Deep Sea Profile
Transparent comb jellies with prominent oral lobes used for feeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it catch food?
It uses its large lobes as a 'net' to funnel tiny plankton toward its mouth.
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Lobed Comb Jelly
Bolinopsis infundibulum
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–1,500 m (0–4,900 ft)
Size
Up to 15 cm (6 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I have two large oral lobes that I use to sweep plankton into my mouth."
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