The Compass jellyfish is a beautiful and elusive creature that can be found in the Gulf of Mexico or in Croatia. In this video, we'll show you some of the best ways to capture this beautiful jellyfish on camera!
Whether you're a photographer or just want to see an amazing jellyfish in action, this video is for you! We'll show you how to capture the Compass jellyfish in all of its glory, from its neon-colored tentacles to its mesmerizing scythe-like tentacles!
In this video, we're taking a look at the Compass jellyfish, also known as the chrysaora hysoscella. This jellyfish is a beautiful and unique species that you don't want to miss!We'll explore the features of this jellyfish and discuss some of the ways that it is different from other jellyfish species. We'll also share some tips on how to identify and photograph this beautiful species!In this video, we'll be taking a look at the Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), one of the most beautiful and unusual jellyfish out there.This jellyfish is known for its striking iridescence and is a popular subject for photographers and hobbyists worldwide. We'll be discussing the characteristics of this species as well as some tips on how to photograph it. So if you're interested in learning more about one of the most unusual and strikingly beautiful jellyfish out there, be sure to watch this video! jellyfish chrysaora hysoscella Chrysaora hysoscella, the compass jellyfish, is a common species of jellyfish that inhabits coastal waters in temperate regions of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, including the North Sea and Mediterranean Sea. In the past it was also recorded in the southeastern Atlantic, including South Africa, but this was caused by confusion with close relatives. Body plan As an adult, the bell of the compass jellyfish typically has a diameter of 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in). It usually has 16 brown elongated V-shaped markings on the translucent yellow-white bell. The markings surround a central brown spot and resemble the face of a compass, hence the common name compass jellyfish. It is usually colored yellowish white, with some brown. Its 24 tentacles are arranged in eight groups of three. Each tentacle has stinging cells for capturing prey and defense from predators.A sense organ is located between each group of tentacles, which can perceive changes in light and helps the jellyfish determine and maintain its position in the water column. It has 4 oral arms that can be distinguished from the tentacles because the arms are noticeably longer and have a folded, frilly appearance. These arms are used to facilitate transfer of captured prey from the tentacles to the mouth which is between the oral arms at the center of the underside of the bell.Habitat: The compass jellyfish is found in coastal waters of the northeast Atlantic, including the Celtic, Irish, North and Mediterranean Seas. They inhabit these waters mostly at the top of the water column, and although they inhabit shallow water, they move up and down in the water column often ranging from surface waters to just above the seabed. They are rarely found deeper than 30 m from the surface.Feeding and prediction Compass jellyfish are carnivores, consuming other marine invertebrates and plankton. They feed on a variety of benthic and pelagic organisms including but not limited to: dinoflagellates, copepods, crustacean eggs, larval fish, and chaetognaths. They stun and capture their prey with stinging cells on their tentacles. The oral arms facilitate movement of captured prey into the oral opening. Compass jellyfish have very few predators. They are known to be consumed by the leather back sea turtle and ocean sunfish.Life cycleLike other Scyphozoans, Chrysaora hysoscella undergo metamorphosis as the organism develops and experiences a polyp and then medusa form.Mature individuals reproduce sexually by broadcast spawning. Males release sperm from their mouths into the water column. Females fertilize the sperm internally and can fertilize sperm from multiple male partners. The larvae released from the female settle as benthic polyps that reproduce asexually.] The polyps release multiple ephyrae through strobilation.Ephyrae are the earliest form of the medusa stage. Research indicates that Chrysaora hysoscella polyps are capable of releasing ephyrae over time and therefore are not limited to a single reproductive event.Parasite Hyperia medusarumAdult Chrysaora hysoscella are often parasitised by Hyperia medusarum. C. hysoscella found inshore and closer to the surface are more likely to have the parasite. The parasite can be found inside of the body cavity in the umbrella and gonads but tends to move from umbrella to gonads if there is space for them there. They have also been found on the oral arms of the jellyfish where they can eat prey caught by the medusae.Effects of global warming