Crown Jellyfish - Earth.com Crown Jellyfish

The crown jellyfish is bioluminescent in nature with an umbrella-like crown. The color ranges from bluish purple to mauve. Eight arm-like tentacles extend from the bell which is used to sting their prey. They are distinguished from other jellyfish by the presence of a deep groove running around the umbrella, giving them the crown shape from which they take their name. Many of the species in the order inhabit deep sea environments.

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