The reddish-brown umbrella of a Lion's mane Jellyfish was stranded on the beach by the receding tide. Armed with more than 65 stinging tentacles

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The reddish-brown umbrella of a Lion's mane Jellyfish was stranded on the beach by the receding tide. Armed with more than 65 tentacles they can deliver a powerful sting

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Size: 6200px × 4133px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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