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Subject: 'Unusual' Deep-Sea Jellyfish Species Discovered in Pacific Ocean's Mid
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'Unusual' Deep-Sea Jellyfish Species Discovered in Pacific Ocean's Midnight Zone A recently discovered deep-sea jellyfish is leaving scientists stunned. According to a video posted by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the newly identified deep-sea jellyfish species — called Atolla reynoldsi — is part of the Atolla jellyfish family. In their description of Atolla reynoldsi for the journal Animals, MBARI researchers shared that the new species was found in the depths of the ocean off the California coast and named after Jeff Reynolds, the Monterey Bay Aquarium's first volunteer, in recognition of his service. The Atolla reynoldsi was found among other Atolla jellyfish, known for their scarlet color, but unlike its abundant relatives, the Atolla reynoldsi doesn't have a long, trailing tentacle. "We realized that we had found an unusual jelly around 2014 and went back through our records to find a few additional observations," said MBARI senior education and research specialist George Matsumoto," per The Guardian. the rest at the link... |
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