Comb jelly

Introduction: A comb jelly (Beroe sp.) is shaped like a rugby ball with an entrance at one end for the mouth. They are propelled through the water by a continually beating series of 8 longitudinal hair-like bands, which emit rhythmic waves down the bands which in turn move the animal along the ocean.

Distribution: Throughout Namibian coastal waters.

Diet: Planktonic and carnivorous. Feeds on large shrimp-like animals.

Colouration: Transparent with iridescent flickering colours produced by the beating of the hair-like bands.

Max size: 30mm