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Stygiomedusa gigantea, commonly known as the giant phantom jelly, is the only species in the monotypic genus of deep sea jellyfish, Stygiomedusa. It is in the Ulmaridae family. With only around 110 sightings in 110 years, it is a jellyfish that is rarely seen, but believed to be widespread throughout the … Meer weergeven
S. gigantea has an umbrella-shaped bell that can grow up to 1 m (3.3 ft). The bell's pliant tissue allows for the jellyfish to stretch 4 to 5 times its size, presumably to engulf their … Meer weergeven
Sightings of giant phantom jellyfish in the Antarctic Ocean: Although Stygiomedusa is not native to the Arctic Ocean, there have been … Meer weergeven
The first S. gigantea specimen, weighing in at ninety pounds (40 kg), was collected in 1899, but it was not recognized as a species until 1959. Despite having discovered only 118 individuals within 110 years (1899–2009), gelatinous mucus from the … Meer weergeven
Known to be one of the largest invertebrate predators in the deep sea, the giant phantom jellyfish's typical prey consists of plankton and small fish. The S. gigantea … Meer weergeven
Determining the reproduction of the S. gigantea is difficult considering how rare sightings are. It has been noted that young captured S. gigantea looked like an exact miniature of the adult. However, researchers have analyzed the jellyfish's structure … Meer weergeven
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An extraordinary deep-sea sighting: The giant phantom jelly
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WebMoving in for a closer look, the submersible’s lights reveal the giant phantom jelly (Stygiomedusa gigantea). The bell of this deep-sea denizen is more than one meter (3.3 feet) across and trails four ribbon-like oral (or …
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Jellyfish: Rare giant phantom jellyfish stuns researchers
Web14 dec. 2021 · A rare 'ghostly' jellyfish has been spotted off the coast of California. The giant phantom jellyfish, also known as Stygiomedusa gigantea, was first discovered in 1899 and is hardly ever seen ...
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Invertebrate of the Week #17 – Stygiomedusa gigantea
Web12 apr. 2016 · Invertebrate of the Week #17 – Stygiomedusa gigantea. A total of just 114 times in 110 years. That’s how many times researchers have observed the elusive Stygiomedusa gigantea , a giant deep-sea …
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Web25 jul. 2018 · The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute featured the elusive Stygiomedusa gigantea in a 2015 video, calling it "one of the largest invertebrate predators known in the ocean." Its arms can ...