Video: How do comb jellies move?

http://theoystersgarter.com/2009/03/18/new-tasmanian-comb-jelly/
http://theoystersgarter.com/2009/03/18/new-tasmanian-comb-jelly/

What gives this comb jelly its iridescent rainbow stripes, and how do these rainbows help it move? To find out, check out this great video by Lee Stevens.

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One thought on “Video: How do comb jellies move?

  1. I saw a ctenophore with a group of moon jellies while snorkeling in Florida, and I’ve been in awe of their beauty and intricate moving parts ever since. I’ve always wondered how such a small organism with seemingly nothing to push itself through the water was able to keep up with the moon jellies. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

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