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 … Meer weergeven

Sightings of giant phantom jellyfish in the Antarctic Ocean: Although Stygiomedusa is not native to the Arctic Ocean, there have been sightings of the jellyfish in the Antarctic Ocean, with the help of … 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 tends to be more dominant in locations with a lo… 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 year… Meer weergeven