Lion's Mane Jellyfish #17 is a photograph by Alexander Semenov/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 26th, 2019.
Lion's Mane Jellyfish #17
Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata). This is the largest known species of jellyfish. It can reach over 2 metres across with tentacles of around... more
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Lion's Mane Jellyfish #17
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Alexander Semenov/science Photo Library
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Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata). This is the largest known species of jellyfish. It can reach over 2 metres across with tentacles of around 30 metres long, containing millions of nematocysts (stinging cells). They range from Arctic waters to the coasts of Florida, USA, and Mexico. Photographed in the Russian Arctic, in the White Sea.
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September 26th, 2019
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