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Snow Globe Jelly

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Deep sea Snow Globe Jelly specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

1,000–3,000 m (3,300–9,800 ft)

Size

Up to 3 cm (1.2 in)

Habitat

Bathypelagic Zone

Diet

Small crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"I am named for my spherical shape and the white specks visible inside my bell."

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Deep Sea Profile

Spherical, translucent jellyfish of the deep 'Midnight Zone'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why call it a 'Snow Globe'?

Its rounded bell and the white internal organs give it the appearance of a decorative snow globe.

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