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Winged Comb Jelly

Lampocteis cruentiventer

Deep sea Winged Comb Jelly specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

300–1,000 m (1,000–3,300 ft)

Size

Up to 15 cm (6 in)

Habitat

Mesopelagic Zone

Diet

Small plankton

What they'd be sayin'

"I have wing-like lobes that I use to help propel myself through the water."

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Deep Sea Profile

Another name for the Bloody-belly Comb Jelly, featuring wing-like oral lobes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 'wings'?

They are fleshy lobes on either side of the body that help funnel food toward the mouth.

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