Red-eyed jellyfish (IMAGE)

University of Kansas

Red-eyed jellyfish

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This tiny jellyfish called Polyorchis pencillatus is referred to as red-eyed jellyfish. Its multiple eyes, called ocelli, can be seen at the base of the tentacles and contain light-sensing cells and red pigment.

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Anna Klompen

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