Turritopsis rubra
crimson jelly

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Description

Turritopsis rubra, commonly referred to as the crimson jelly, is a hydrozoan within the family Oceaniidae. The species is native to New Zealand and southern Australia, typically appearing near shorelines in the summer months (December–March). The species follows a distribution pattern across the southern Pacific Ocean and can frequently be found in shallow coastal waters. Wikipedia

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