Scientists Uncover a New Deep-Sea Crown Jellyfish Species with Dozens of Coiled Tentacles
Curled tentacles, tender spikes, and an unusually giant, translucent bell distinguish a newly found species of jellyfish. The unusual A. Reynoldsi grew to become the topic of research for scientists on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (beforehand) earlier this yr when one of the deep-sea creatures was documented floating via the midnight zone. “Fifteen years in the past, MBARI researchers noticed a big jelly that regarded like Atolla however lacked the telltale trailing tentacle, and their curiosity was piqued,” MBARI says.
Larger than most within the Atolla genus, this specific specimen measured 5.1 inches throughout with about 30 to 40 small, coiled tentacles that differ from different species’ singular, lengthy appendages. The institute has solely recorded about ten sightings of the A. Reynoldsi since 2006, a discovery researchers say “remind(s) us that we nonetheless know so little in regards to the ocean, the most important residing area on Earth.” (through PetaPixel)
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