Shiff arms jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo)

Medes, Spain. In some spots there were a couple of these. This picture was taken in front of the cave where hundreds of jellies were residing. Called Borm blau in the Catalan language.
This is a non-stinging harmless jellyfish, that feeds on plankton. I was afraid of it at the time, but that is not neccessary with this species.

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Taken in: España / Catalunya / Estartit (show map)

Taken on: July 26, 2006

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