jelly of the month

may2026: THYSANOSTOMA LORIFERUM thysanostoma loriferum, commonly known as purple jellyfish or rasta jelly, can be easily recognised from its striking purple bell; based on its age and habitat, its purple tone can vary from the shades of deep violet to lavender
this jelly lives in a symbiotic relationship with microscopic algae, which provide it with nutrients they acquire through photosynthesis.
each one of the purple jelly’s arms are covered in small little tentacles that contain stinging nematocysts.

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