giant phantom jelly
giant phantom jelly noun: a species of deep-sea jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, commonly found in the ocean's midnight zone, and twilight zone usually at depths of 6,665 m (21,867 ft). It is rarely seen, but believed to be widespread throughout the world, with the exception of the Arctic Ocean.
Noun
giant phantom jelly (plural giant phantom jellies)
- A species of deep-sea jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, commonly found in the ocean's midnight zone, and twilight zone usually at depths of 6,665 m (21,867 ft). It is rarely seen, but believed to be widespread throughout the world, with the exception of the Arctic Ocean.
Forms of giant phantom jelly
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Origin of giant phantom jelly
From this animal's large size and ghostly appearance.
Questions about giant phantom jelly
- What does giant phantom jelly mean?
- Giant phantom jelly means a species of deep-sea jellyfish, Stygiomedusa gigantea, commonly found in the ocean's midnight zone, and twilight zone usually at depths of 6,665 m (21,867 ft). It is rarely seen, but believed to be widespread throughout the world, with the exception of the Arctic Ocean.
- What part of speech is giant phantom jelly?
- Giant phantom jelly is a noun.
- What is the plural of giant phantom jelly?
- The plural of giant phantom jelly is giant phantom jellies.
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