It is said that humans have an understanding of the moon and other distant planets. better than knowing the vast marine ecosystems on earth The deeper the water level, the more mysterious it is. Aquatic animals are not the shapes we are used to. And many things are beyond imagination, such as the Giant Phantom Jellyfish that we will talk about this time. If there is no technology that helps to capture sharp images might think of ghosts or frightening monsters Until not dare to go back to swim in the sea again
The fabric-like tail of a giant ghost jellyfish. iflscience.com
Giant Phantom Jellyfish, more formally known as Stygiomedusa gigantea, were first discovered during an underwater expedition several years ago. At that time, the photos taken by the survey robot created a lot of excitement in the industry. Therefore began to research and study details about this mysterious animal seriously. After that, explorers and scientists had the opportunity to encounter giant ghost jellyfish about once or twice a year, found in Antarctic waters more than anywhere else. The largest size ever found is up to 10 meters long.
Giant ghost jellyfish head shot. iflscience.com
The shape of a giant ghost jellyfish It has a shape similar to a normal jellyfish as well. But there are dozens of times larger and longer than normal. The head is rounded like a bell. The texture is soft, not transparent, the borders around the hem are simple, uncluttered, and the bottom is connected to what looks like a long piece of fabric. Which is expected to be tentacles and mouth of a jellyfish. They move slowly. and not aggressive or dangerous Because his favorite food is only plankton and small fish. Can live in both shallow and deep water. but with a relatively large body size It’s better to be at a depth of more than 100 meters. Giant ghost jellyfish are also believed to be able to lurk underwater up to a depth of 6,665 meters.
An image of a giant ghost jellyfish in the depths of the ocean. greenmatters.com
Although explorers have seen giant ghost jellyfish from time to time, other than their appearance, there are no further insights. Recently, the idea of using a personal submarine to conduct ecological research has been proposed. Because it is a compact boat that can be used flexibly. There is enough potential for underwater exploration at a certain depth. Although it cannot compete with submarines designed specifically for research. But it is enough for the study of giant ghost jellyfish. And by the way, it is also a less budget option.
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