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Cassiopeia andromeda
These sea jellies are found in shallow waters of lagoons, mangroves and mudflats, usually on sand and mud bottoms. They lie on their backs and so look more like sea anemones, and hence their name! They feed on zooplankton, and their bells (bodies) grow to a diameter of 30cm. The sting of their tentacles is quite mild.
Found at depths of 0 to 30m; circumtropical distribution.
Spotted this jellyfish in less than 30ft of water at the Angel's Cove dive site, Talikud Island. It measured about a foot in diameter.
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Love the name too. My son is studying Marine Biology at UC Santa Barbara. I love all your Spottings and the Nudibranchs are breathtaking. What do you think of this creature that is supposedly unclassifiable?(http://www.bbc.co.uk/mundo/noticias/2014/09/140903_animal_como_hongo_marino_ao.shtml)
That is soooo cool! The video too. It has great camouflage when it settles.
AWESOME!!! Love your spottings!
Great spotting and nice video!
Beautiful !
great video Blogie -thanks.
Thanks for the comments & the favorites! :)
Great video and matches the sea floor perfectly!
WOW! I haven't seen one or even heard of one before. Fantastic!
super
great spot !!