Sea gooseberry
Hormiphora spp.
- Not on exhibit
- Animal type
- Invertebrates
- Ecosystem
- Deep sea
- Relatives
- Comb jellies
- Diet
- Krill, copepods, other small crustaceans
- Range
- Worldwide from the surface to 1,100 feet (350 m)
- Size
- Up to 1.25 inches (3 cm) in length, but varies by species
Meet the sea gooseberry
This drifter casts a line for food. A sea gooseberry drags long, frilly tentacles to catch prey. When tiny plankton touch the tentacles, sticky cells hold tight. Then the jelly reels in the meal and somersaults to bring their mouth closer to their fresh catch.
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