Deep Sea Profile
Common, delicate jellyfish of the mesopelagic zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it protect itself?
It can shed its tentacles (autotomy) to distract a predator while it pulses away.
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Midwater Jelly
Colobonema sericeum
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
300–1,500 m (1,000–4,900 ft)
Size
Up to 8 cm (3 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"I have long, delicate tentacles that I can detach if grabbed by a predator."
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