Although comb jellies are not closely related to schyphozoan jellyfish (the classic jellyfish), this comb jelly has evolved a medusoid shape and at first glance, resembles a schyphozoan jelly.
Medusoid
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Although comb jellies are not closely related to schyphozoan jellyfish (the classic jellyfish), this comb jelly has evolved a medusoid shape and at first glance, resembles a schyphozoan jelly.

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