Deep Sea Profile
A rare, massive jelly with four ribbon-like mouth-arms that can reach lengths of 10 meters (33 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it sting?
It lacks stinging tentacles; it uses its giant arms to wrap and trap prey.
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Giant Phantom Jelly
Stygiomedusa gigantea
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–6,700 m (22,000 ft)
Size
1 m (3.3 ft) bell; 10 m (33 ft) arms
Habitat
Midnight Zone
Diet
Plankton and small fish
What they'd be sayin'
"I have four massive, curtain-like mouth arms that can reach the length of a school bus."
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