As their name suggests, by-the-wind sailor jellyfish know how to catch a breeze. Using a stiff, translucent sail propped an inch above the surface of the ocean, these teacup-sized organisms skim along the water dangling a fringe of delicate purple tentacles just below the surface to capture zooplankton and larval fish as they...
Full Article‘By-The-Wind Sailor’ Jellies Wash Ashore In Massive Numbers After Warmer Winters
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