English Explanatory Dictionary

giant phantom jelly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A species of deep-sea jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, commonly found in the ocean's midnight zone, and twilight zone usually at depths of 6,665 m (21,867 ft). It is rarely seen, but believed to be widespread throughout the world, with the exception of the Arctic Ocean.

Word forms

giant phantom jelly giant phantom jellies

Etymology

From this animal's large size and ghostly appearance.

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