Red crown jelly
Atolla sp.
- Not on exhibit
- Animal type
- Invertebrates
- Ecosystem
- Deep sea
- Relatives
- Other jellies; Class Scyphozoa
- Diet
- Crustaceans, zooplankton
- Range
- Worldwide from 650 to 13,000 ft. (200–4,000 m)
- Size
- Up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter, but varies by species
Image: © MBARI
Meet the red crown jelly
When startled, this jelly sets off blue lights that sparkle around the rim of its bell like a crown. Those flashes may scare away predators or expose them to others looking for a meal.
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