Back to Creature Archive

Beaded Comb Jelly

Euplokamis

Deep sea Beaded Comb Jelly specimen

Image via Wikimedia Commons

Abyssal Stats

Depth

Surface–1,000 m (0–3,300 ft)

Size

Up to 2 cm (0.8 in)

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Small crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"My tentacles are covered in sticky, bead-like cells that can coil like springs to trap prey."

Think you know the Beaded Comb Jelly?

Start Quiz

Deep Sea Profile

Small, oval comb jellies with remarkably long and springy tentacles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about its tentacles?

They contain muscular structures that allow them to flick out and retract at high speeds.

View on Wikipedia
Take the QuizLibraryWikipedia