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Japanese Sea Nettle

Chrysaora quinquecirrha

Photo by artistatheart
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Field Notes

Description:

Chrysaora is a genus of the family Pelagiidae (Jellyfish).[1] A recent analysis of the genus found there to be 12 valid species.[2] The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies in Greek mythology with Chrysaor, brother of Pegasus and son of Poseidon and Medusa. Translated, Chrysaor means "he who has a golden armament."[3]

Notes:

I photographed this jelly at the Tennessee Aquarium.

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Palaimon
Nice shot, the second picture is great!
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2011

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