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Chrysaora quinquecirrha
Chrysaora is a genus of the family Pelagiidae (Jellyfish).[1] A recent analysis of the genus found there to be 12 valid species.[2] The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies in Greek mythology with Chrysaor, brother of Pegasus and son of Poseidon and Medusa. Translated, Chrysaor means "he who has a golden armament."[3]
I photographed this jelly at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Spotted on Sep 25, 2011
Submitted on Sep 26, 2011
1 Comment
Nice shot, the second picture is great!