Crossota millsae

One of the newer species discovered, not a lot is known about the Rhopalonematid jelly, which is the common name of this jellyfish. A deep sea jellyfish found in the deeper end of the sea, a Crossota millsae can be found upside down, giving the ability to spread the tentacles around it at 360 degrees. If a potential threat shows up, it retracts all the tentacles inside and swims away. A natural protection from prey are the vivid colours, signaling dangers if a passerby would want an easy meal. Although working most of the time, the shimmering iridescent glow attracts anyone with vision in the dark. The structure of the “psychedelic medusa” allows for marine snow to be filtered through an advanced filter inside the jellyfish, getting the last important nutrients from the falling detritus from above. It is not known how powerful the sting is, but who needs a strong weapon when you have looks on your side?