Sunday, November 1, 2009

Take A Deep Breath, It's Sunday

Death star or jellyfish? You be the judge.

 

The bloodybelly comb jellys sparkling display is from light diffracting from tiny transparent, hair-like cilia. These beat continuously as a form of propulsion. In the deep sea, the jelly is nearly invisible; animals that are red appear black and blend into the dark background.

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