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Versuriga is a monotypic genus of jellyfishes belonging to the monotypic family Versurigidae.

Description
Versuriga, like other members of the phylum Cnidaria, has its most notable feature being its umbrella shaped bell, reaching a diameter of up to 600 mm. Rather than being completely round or flat, its bell is made up of pointed grooves, growing in length closer to the center. Its body is mostly made up of umbrella and hemispherical shapes. This includes its muscular fields, which are also subumbrella shaped, as well as its canal features. Another of its identifiable features is its coloration, ranging from semi-translucently pink and purple at its center, eventually transitioning into a brown color.

Distribution
Versuriga is a very rare sight, and thus has seldom been studied or recorded. '''Up until recently, the majority of Scyphozoa sightings, the class that Versuriga belongs to, were unreliable as they were mostly first hand accounts rather than scientific recordings. ''' Despite this, Versuriga has been found off the coasts of Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia, Vietnam. Recent studies in regards to Versuriga distributions in the Philippines found that Versuriga had highest abundance in Leyte Gulf, which was the location with the highest observed mean temperatures. This suggests that Versuriga may prefer or best thrive in warmer climates.

Significance
Versuriga is important in regards to both ecological and humanitarian impacts. Not only does versuriga develop commensalism relationships with other organisms, but it also provides economic and agricultural gains to human society. Commensalism has significant implications, as the food and protection that jellyfish provide for other organisms contributes to biodiversity by allowing more species to survive than they would without said relationship. Despite this, jellyfish like Versuriga are still hunted by humans, causing devastation to their environments' biodiversity and their commensals. Recent studies highlight these impacts, as commensal abundance decreased in the Philippines likely as a result of the decreased presence and size of medusas (part of jellyfish).