Giant jellyfish found off Argentina's coast
Video shot at a depth of about 250 meters showed a giant jellyfish the size of a bus. Scientists note that its tentacles can reach 10 meters in length, and the bell diameter exceeds one meter. Unlike its potentially poisonous relatives, this species does not sting but gently wraps around its prey, capturing plankton and small fish. The footage caused a sensation and demonstrated how rarely such jellyfish are encountered in the world.
Context
These jellyfish, known as phantom jellyfish, are extremely rare and attract scientists' attention due to their size and unusual characteristics.
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Giant jellyfish outlined off Argentina's coast: 10 m tentacles, bell >1 m, unreachable size, but no venom.
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