Several hundred of the huge creatures were spotted by divers searching for basking sharks near Land’s End and are thought to be Lion's mane jellyfish, (Cyanea capillata) which with a bell size of up to 2.3m and tentacles potentially 36m long are the largest species in the world.
They are capable of giving a nasty sting even when dead, so beach users have been advised to stay clear of any found washed ashore.
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2 comments:
I had no idea they could sting you even when dead, now that is fascinating!
Yup. Sure makes "watch your step" at the beach more meaningful.
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