Beroe

/bɛˈroʊi/ noun

Definition

A genus of marine comb jellies (ctenophores) found in oceans worldwide, known for being transparent gelatinous creatures.

Etymology

From scientific Latin nomenclature, named after Beroe, a sea nymph in Greek mythology; the creature was named by naturalists following classical mythological tradition.

Kelly Says

Beroe comb jellies are alien-looking creatures that propel themselves using rows of cilia that create rainbow light effects—they're basically living prisms that hunt other jellyfish!

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