Deep Sea Profile
Large, deep-dwelling scyphozoans with a distinctive red pigment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it survive sunlight?
No, sunlight is toxic to it because the UV rays react with its red pigments.
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Red Disk Jelly
Periphylla
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
500–3,000 m (1,600–9,800 ft)
Size
Up to 30 cm (12 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a deep-red jelly with a distinctive disk-shaped bell."
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