Egg-Yolk Jelly
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Egg-Yolk Jelly
phacellophora camtschatica
The Egg-Yolk Jelly is a beautiful jellyfish that looks like a big, yellow balloon floating in the water! It can be found in the ocean, gracefully drifting with the currents.
Habitat: They live in the open ocean, often found in coastal waters.
Appearance
The Egg-Yolk Jelly has a large, dome-shaped bell, up to 60 cm wide, that is bright yellow in the center, fading to clear at the edges. Its many long, delicate tentacles and frilly oral arms are mostly transparent, making the vibrant "yolk" stand out.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumCnidariaClassScyphozoaOrderSemaeostomeaeFamilyPhacellophoridaeGenusPhacellophora
Category
InvertebrateRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even with a bell up to 2 feet wide, its body is over 95% water, making it super delicate!
Its scientific name means 'bundle-bearing' and refers to the Kamchatka region where it was first found.
Some small crabs and juvenile fish can safely hide among its stinging tentacles!
They drift with ocean currents, sometimes forming huge, mesmerizing swarms of yellow 'yolks'!
Special abilities
Ability
Stinger Defense
Egg-Yolk Jelly has sticky tentacles that can deliver a mild sting, helping them capture prey and deter predators.
Ability
Propulsion Pulse
Egg-Yolk Jelly can contract its bell in rhythmic pulses that helps them gently drift and navigate through ocean currents.
Ability
Feathery Feeder
Egg-Yolk Jelly has long, frilly oral arms that helps them gather tiny food particles floating in the water.
Measurements & details
- Max Size
- 60 cm
- Avg Weight
- 2.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 1 years
Diet & Feeding
This jelly drifts through the ocean, capturing tiny animals and even other jellyfish!
Primary Foods
- Zooplankton
- Small crustaceans
- Fish eggs
- Other jellyfish
Foraging Method
- Filter Feeding
Ecological connections
eats
Ocean Sunfish
Mola mola
A primary food source for this large bony fish.
shelters
Pacific Pompano
Peprilus simillimus
Juvenile fish hide safely among its stinging tentacles.
hunts
Moon Jellyfish
Aurelia aurita
Preys on smaller jellyfish species using its sticky tentacles.
hunts
Pacific Copepod
Calanus pacificus
Feeds on these abundant small crustaceans found in the water.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Filter Feeder
Filter feeders obtain nutrients by straining suspended food particles and small organisms from water.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Golden JellySun JellyYellow Jellyfish
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Egg-Yolk Jelly?
60 cm
How much does Egg-Yolk Jelly weigh?
2.5 kg
How long does Egg-Yolk Jelly live?
1 years
What does Egg-Yolk Jelly eat?
This jelly drifts through the ocean, capturing tiny animals and even other jellyfish!
Where is Egg-Yolk Jelly usually found?
They live in the open ocean, often found in coastal waters.
How does Egg-Yolk Jelly hunt?
Filter Feeding
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