Hitch-Hiking Jellyfish
Adult medusae of the hitch-hiking jellyfish are dime-sized in diameter. The hemispherical bell, with 4 radial canals, supports 4- 8 tentacles under the bell, and 16 to 128 hollow tentacles which surround the margins of the bell. Stinging cells called nematocysts, used to immobilize prey or deter predation, are scattered along tentacles. The marginal tentacles, containing gravity detecting statocysts at the base, can be extended for 1 or more inches.Most collection of the hitch-hiking jellyfish has been done inadvertently.These Jellyfish have been described to bbs seen from the southern coast of Brazil to the Indian River lagoon. This Jellyfish's muscular system happens to be in it's tentacles. Tentacles help the jellyfish to move around and also help it do the necessary acts in order to survive(stinging, latching on to things).
Citation:http://www.sms.si.edu/IRLFieldGuide/Vallen_gabrie.htm
Citation:http://www.sms.si.edu/IRLFieldGuide/Vallen_gabrie.htm