
Technical diver Lewis Mark Sell recently captured stunning footage of a bioluminescent comb jelly during an underwater expedition. The mesmerising creature, believed to be Leucothea multicornis, was observed drifting gracefully in the depths, its body shimmering with iridescent light.
Marine biologist Alan remarked, “Amazing creatures indeed… comb jellies (ctenophores), renowned for their bioluminescence and their sticky rather than stinging tentacles. This specimen could possibly be Leucothea multicornis. Filmed by technical diver Lewis Mark Sell, to whom I extend my thanks.”
Unlike jellyfish, ctenophores use sticky cells to capture prey, and their glowing appearance adds an ethereal beauty to the underwater world
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