rhamphotheca: What is this strange animal?Is it a jellyfish? Nope, it’s a doliolid, closely
rhamphotheca: What is this strange animal? Is it a jellyfish? Nope, it’s a doliolid, closely related to sea squirts that you might see in a tide pool!Pseudusa bostigrinus was discovered by MBARI researchers and was the first example of a carnivorous doliolid. Unlike other doliolids, its bell-shape is more like a jellyfish. This adaptation allows it to collect sinking particles by simply directing its large opening upward. The jellyfish-like velum allows it to trap zooplankton prey and to propel itself with considerable force and control. You can read more about this animal here MBARI - Pseudusa. (via: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) -- source link