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Lion's Mane Jellyfish

Cyanea capillata

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Pink jellyfish with a lot of tentacles.

Habitat:

Had no idea there were jellyfish in this cold of water, ended up seeing a ton of them though. Found in the water at the docks.

Reference Links:

Jellyfish, Life of Lion's Mane Jellyfish | Life of Sea

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Comments (6)
LisaPowers
Project Noah Fun Fact: The lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata), also known as the giant jellyfish or the hair jelly, is the largest known species of jellyfish. It can grow up to 120 feet long. Sources: http://mentalfloss.com/…/15-facts-about-lions-mane-jellyfish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion's_mane_jellyfish Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) spotted in Alaska, USA by PN member AshleyT. https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156476451660603/?type=3&theater
AshleyT
Thank Leuba, I think that's it too! I know next to nothing about jellyfish, that description was all I could come up with haha
Leuba Ridgway
Looks like the Lion's Mane jellyfish but they are said to be giants Check this Ashley - it does have a scalloped bell margin http://life-sea.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/life-of-lions-mane-jellyfish.html Must be lovely to see the real thing !
Leuba Ridgway
That's a great Herp specialist's description of a jelly fish !!
Nayeli
Oh It is an amazing jellyfish!

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Great Alaskan Challenge
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PublishedOctober 13, 2015

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