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Small, spherical comb jellies with two very long tentacles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a jellyfish?
No, it is a ctenophore (comb jelly), which belongs to a different phylum than true jellyfish.
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Sea Gooseberry
Pleurobrachia pileus
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–1,000 m (0–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 2.5 cm (1 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a small, round comb jelly that looks like a tiny gooseberry fruit."
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