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Red-eye Jellyfish

Polyorchis penicillatus

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Field Notes

Description:

A relatively small jellyfish, possibly 1.5 inches long at most? (Official measurements weren't taken) Red "eyes" around base.

Habitat:

Bay waters

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Glenn Petersen
Nice picture! Is this a jellyfish of the "stinging" type? :)

Spotted for Missions

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.
Mission
The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

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PublishedMay 16, 2011

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