Rhizostoma octopus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Barrel Jellyfish, Rootmouth Jellyfish (Or "Dustbin-lid")

Rhizostoma octopus(Linnaeus, 1758) - Barrel Jellyfish, Rootmouth Jellyfish (Or

Image 0001: Dead jellyfish, washed up on sand - fringe

Note vivid blue margin

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Magnification  standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR + Sigma 50mm 1:1 macro lens
Focus distance 1ft
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P70453
Found as Dead animal
Date 16 Jul 2007
OS grid ref SN69
Lat/Lon 52° 30' N, 4° 0' W
Location Cardigan, VC46, Wales
Record summary dead, washed up on sand near high water mark
Return to Record page Rhizostoma octopus on 16 Jul 2007 at SN69 in Cardigan
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