The organisms that merged are comb jellies, translucent invertebrates that resemble jellyfish but belong to a different group of marine animals called ctenophores. They grow to about 4 inches long ...
Ctenophora. These fascinating creatures inhabit oceans worldwide, from shallow coastal waters to deep seas. Comb jellies are also bioluminescent, creating a mesmerizing light display as they move.
The warty comb jelly, Mnemiopsis leidyi, is a fascinating sea creature with a litany of weird biological traits, including regeneration. They can also de-age themselves physically into their ...