Chrysaora colorata (Russell), commonly known as the purple-striped jelly or purple-striped sea nettle, is a species of jellyfish that exists primarily off the coast of California from Bodega Bay to San Diego. The bell (body) of the jellyfish is up to 70 cm (2.3 ft) in diameter, typically with a radial pattern of stripes. The tentacles vary with the age of the individual, consisting typically of eight marginal long dark arms, and four central frilly oral arms. It is closely studied by scientists

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A few minutes of pelagic magic with wild sea nettle jellyfish, filmed just off the back deck of the Aquarium, for your littoral relaxocean needs. | Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Elle traîne derrière elle des tentacules urticants longs de 5 mètres. Pourtant la méduse chrysaora craint l'amphipode, un carnivore pas plus frand qu'une puce, qui peut la terrasser en quelques jours. | Nat Geo Wild France