@know.your.universe: The "psychedelic jellyfish" refers to Crossota millsae, a deep-sea hydrozoan renowned for its vibrant, glowing red and purple coloration, often spotted in the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic oceans. Found at depths of over 1,000 meters, this species is noted for its "trippy" appearance, featuring a transparent bell with radiant, colorful, and highly toxic tentacles that it uses to catch prey. This video shows a rare, close-up look at the psychedelic medusa in the deep sea: Discovery and Naming: The Crossota millsae is frequently referred to as the "psychedelic medusa" or "psychedelic jelly" by researchers at NOAA and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). It was named in honor of oceanographer Claudia Mills. Appearance: This creature is known for its intense, luminous colors, particularly shades of red, pink, and electric purple, which stand out in the dark "midnight zone" of the ocean. It typically has a bell about an inch in diameter with a cloud of long, delicate tentacles. Unique Behavior: Unlike many jellyfish species, Crossota millsae is known to brood its young, keeping the developing juveniles attached to its bell until they are ready to live on their own. Habitat: These jellyfishes are found in the bathypelagic zone (deep sea), often at depths of 1,000 to 5,000 meters or more. Other "Psychedelic" Jellyfish: While Crossota millsae is the primary creature associated with this nickname, the term is sometimes used colloquially for other colorful, bioluminescent jellies, or even for a cocktail (Psychedelic Jellyfish Absinthe). #microscope #Science #biology #education #unfreezemyaccount #earth #underwater

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