The Amazing World Of Jellyfishes In Photography
Diver And The Huge Nomura’s Jellyfish, Japan. Nomura’s Jellyfish, in all its graciousness, can tip the scales at 450 pounds. P...
Diver And The Huge Nomura’s Jellyfish, Japan. Nomura’s Jellyfish, in all its graciousness, can tip the scales at 450 pounds. Photo by: Lucia Terui
Jellyfish are some of the most ancient and simple animals on the planet. These bizarre creatures have drifted through our oceans for over 500 million years. Photo by: Frederic Pacorel
Some jellyfish glow in the dark, which is called phosphorescence. Most jellyfish use their “lights” as a defense against predators. Photo by:Guillaume Grousset
Some jellies produce bright flashes to startle their attacker, while others such as siphonophores can either display a chain of light or release thousands of glowing particles into the water in order to confuse the predator. Photo by: unknown
Pink Jellyfish are a variety of jellyfish, stronger than their blue brethren, but weaker than green. Unlike other jellyfish, pink jellyfish only spawn in the ocean. Photo by: Alastair Pollock
The color of a moon jellyfish often changes depending on its diet. If the jelly feeds extensively on crustaceans,it turns pink or lavender. An orange tint hints that a jelly’s been feeding on brine shrimp. Photo by: Alexander Semenov
If a jellyfish is cut in two, the pieces of the jellyfish can regenerate and create two new organisms. Similarly, if a jellyfish is injured, it may clone itself and potentially produce hundreds of offspring. Photo by: Racho
Bluebottle Cnidaria jellyfish, Australia. Jellyfish don’t have brains, instead, jellyfish have nerve nets which sense changes in the environment and coordinate the animal’s responses. Photo by: Matthew Smith
Fluorescent jellyfish of dark waters. Photo by: Ali Ertürk
You may have heard that jellyfish are taking over the world’s oceans. However, there’s actually a good deal of debate about this issue among scientists. Photo by: Alexander Semenov
Sea turtle riding a jellyfish. Photo by: Super Jolly
Record numbers of the giant jellyfish, which live off plankton, have swarmed on the UK’s south-west coast this year. Photo by: Steve Trewhella
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