Wyville's Crownjelly
Atolla wyvillei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1500 m
- Max size: 15 cm
When disturbed in the deep dark it flashes a spinning blue light, which has earned the nickname alarm jelly. Largest and best studied of its group, it drifts offshore through deep water down to about fifteen hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Coronatae › Atollidae › Atolla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135282.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wyville's Crownjelly live?
- The Wyville's Crownjelly (Atolla wyvillei) is typically found at 0–1500 m.
- How big does the Wyville's Crownjelly get?
- The Wyville's Crownjelly grows to about 15 cm.