Deep Sea Profile
Unique, folding comb jellies of the deep ocean midwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it hunt?
It opens its umbrella-like body wide and then snaps it shut to trap prey inside.
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Umbrella Comb Jelly
Thalassocalyce inconstans
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–1,500 m (650–4,900 ft)
Size
Up to 10 cm (4 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small crustaceans and plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am named for my umbrella-shaped body that opens and closes as I swim."
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