Australian spotted jellyfish

Phyllorhiza punctata

Family Mastigiidae - jellyfishes

Distinguishing
Characteristics
Bell gelatinous, semi-spherical, 1/2 high as broad; bell covered with white spots; 8 clumps of oral arms hang from the underside of the bell; transparent ribbon-like appendages hang from the oral arms; no long thin tentacles; sting is mild.
Similar Species
The white spots give it away.
Habitat
Gulf and bay
Maximum Size
62 cm (24 1/2 in) bell diameter
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