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Dinner Plate Jelly

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Deep sea Dinner Plate Jelly specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

200–1,500 m (650–4,900 ft)

Size

Up to 15 cm (6 in)

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Other jellies

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a flat, disc-shaped jelly that looks like a flying saucer drifting through the deep."

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Deep Sea Profile

A flat, translucent jelly known for its predatory behavior toward other gelatinous organisms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes it special?

Unlike most jellies, it lacks trailing tentacles and actively hunts other jellies.

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