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Crystal Jelly

Aequorea victoria

Photo by Kpom
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Field Notes

Description:

Aequorea victoria, also sometimes called the crystal jelly, is a bioluminescent hydrozoan jellyfish, or hydromedusa, that is found off the west coast of North America.

Notes:

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Aequorea victoria

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Comments (4)
patty
Outstandingly beautiful jellyfish kpom! I can imagine it dancing in the sea =)
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PublishedMarch 16, 2012

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