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Jellyfish

Compass Jellyfish

Chrysaora hysoscella

A flattish pale bell marked with dark brown V-shapes radiating from the centre like the points of a compass. Trails long thin tentacles and four frilly arms. It stings, so look but don't touch.

Usually seen at

0-27 m (median 9 m)

Size

Medium (10–50 cm)

Habitat

Open water, Near surface

Behaviour

Solitary

Where it's seen

Occurrence records around the UK & north-east Atlantic (OBIS). The ringed marker is the PEBL filming site.

55°N50°N10°W0°E
fewermore records PEBL site

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