Mediterranean Fried egg Jellyfish, Cotylorhiza tuberculata, from Maltese waters.

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This species can be encountered throughout the Mediterranean Sea, in aggregations of several individuals. They feed on zooplankton and reproduce asexually. The name obviously derives form their appearance. They are absolutely harmless to humans.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Cirkewwa, Mellieha, Malta
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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