Deep Sea Profile
Deep-red comb jellies that are virtually invisible in the deep blue midwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is its belly red?
To mask the bioluminescent 'burglar alarm' flashes from any prey it has swallowed.
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Bloody-belly Comb Jelly
Lampocteis
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
300–1,000 m (1,000–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 15 cm (6 in)
Habitat
Mesopelagic Zone
Diet
Small jellies and plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I have a blood-red stomach that helps hide the bioluminescent glow of the prey I have just eaten."
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