fallen-blossom jellyfish discovered

Well take a LOOK! What would YOU call them?

stauromedusae jellyfish

Discovered at a depth of over 8500 feet, these beautiful and mysterious life forms are unlike any known jellyfish. What no-one knows is, why are they pink? Colour is theoretical at that incredible depth, as there are no naturally-occurring light sources except the glow of the phosphorescent hunters. If there are gay rights activist/jellyfish enthusiasts out there, this is definitely their totem animal.

The new species is from the Cnidarian (phylum of jellyfish, corals, anemones) order stauromedusae…  The new species is unusual in its color (pink) and its proximity to to the superheated vent fluids.

5 thoughts on “fallen-blossom jellyfish discovered

  1. So of course it is pink – it has been burnt by all that superheated venting stuff!

    Superheated vent fluids – – – [brain goes into overdrive – shuts down in protective mode]

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