Barrel jellyfish
A species of Barrel jellies, Also known as Frilly-mouthed jellyfish Scientific name : Rhizostoma pulmo Genus : Barrel jellies
Barrel jellyfish, A species of Barrel jellies
Also known as:
Frilly-mouthed jellyfish
Botanical name: Rhizostoma pulmo
Genus: Barrel jellies
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Barrel jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) is a large species of jellyfish, the largest found in British waters. Some specimens are reported to be human-sized. It stings are moderately venomous but not deadly, although they may be painful. Groups commonly wash up on beaches, but dead specimens should not be touched as the stingers remain active after death.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Cnidarians Class
Jelly fish Order
Root-mouth jellies Family
Rhizostomatid jellies Genus
Barrel jellies Species
Barrel jellyfish