Corals & Other Invertebrates
Lion's Mane Jellyfish
Cyanea capillata
Also known as
Lion’s mane, lion’s mane jelly, sun jellyfish, sea blubber
Distribution
Colder ocean regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Ecosystem/Habitat
Pelagic (open ocean)
Feeding Habits
Foraging predator
Conservation Status
Not listed
Taxonomy
Class Scyphozoa (true jellies); Family Cyaneidae
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+Lion’s mane jellyfish are the longest animal in the world! Their body and tentacles can grow up to 36.5 metres in length, rivaling blue whales which can grow up to 33 metres long. Lion’s mane jellyfish get their name from a ‘mane’ of long, thin, hair-like tentacles that hang from the underside of their bell-shaped body. These tentacles have cells called nematocysts that harbour a powerful sting used to burst and paralyze their prey, such as fish, crustaceans, and even other jellyfish.
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