Staurozoan: The Stalked Jellyfish

This rare staurozoan, or stalked jellyfish (Haliclystus californiensis) is about 2 centimeters in length and was collected off the coast of California. Unlike the traditional bell-shaped floating jellyfish, staurozoans live attached to rocks or other hard surfaces and mostly live in cold water. They tend to blend in with their surroundings, so often go unnoticed except to those who seek them out. Read more about staurozoans and their jellyfish relatives.

<p>This rare&nbsp;<strong><a href="/jellyfish-and-comb-jellies#section_16225">staurozoan</a></strong>, or stalked jellyfish,&nbsp;<em>Haliclystus californiensis</em>, is about 2 centimeters in length and was collected off the coast of California.</p>
Allen Collins

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