Giant Jellyfish [Catostylidae]

Description

The Catostylidae family, known as Giant Jellyfish, comprises species noted for their large size and colorful appearances, with translucent bodies often exhibiting hues of pink, blue, or purple. These jellyfish possess a smooth, dome-shaped bell and long, trailing oral arms that lack stinging tentacles, utilizing instead a sticky mucous to capture prey. The Blubber Jellyfish (Catostylus mosaicus) is a notable member of this family, widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region. They play a significant role in marine ecosystems as both predators of small planktonic organisms and prey for larger marine animals.

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