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Wigdroid Jelly

Tiaricodon

Deep sea Wigdroid Jelly specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

500–2,000 m (1,600–6,500 ft)

Size

Up to 3 cm (1.2 in)

Habitat

Midwater

Diet

Small crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a small, delicate jelly with a distinctive conical bell shape."

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Deep Sea Profile

Another name for certain deep-sea hydromedusae with pointed bells.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is its defining feature?

Its tall, narrow bell and very fine, almost invisible tentacles.

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