The lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is one of the largest known species of jellyfish. Its range is confined to cold, boreal waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic, and northern Pacific …

lion’s mane jellyfish, (Cyanea capillata), marine jellyfish of the class Scyphozoa (phylum Cnidaria) found in the waters of the colder oceans of the Northern Hemisphere. Some populations, …

Feb 21, 2025 · Most range from the size of your belly button to the size of a car tire. Then there's the lion's mane jellyfish, Cyanea capillata, the largest known jellyfish on Earth.

The largest jellyfish commonly found in European waters, barrel jellies are impressive both in size and weight. They’re relatively harmless to humans and are often spotted by divers in the …

May 29, 2024 · Can jellyfish sting even when they're dead? That’s longer than a blue whale, though today biologists aren’t entirely convinced by the story and now rate Nomura’s jellyfish …

The lion’s mane jellyfish is one of the largest jelly species in the world, growing to an average length of 1.5 feet (40 cm), but can reach lengths of 6.5 feet (200 cm).

Dec 3, 2025 · The lion’s mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) holds the record as the largest jellyfish ever documented, with specimens reaching dimensions that seem almost mythological.

Aug 23, 2025 · The world’s largest known jellyfish is the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, scientifically named Cyanea capillata. This species is distinguished by its immense size, particularly in colder waters.

Although it isn’t considered a fine meal, the Nemopilema nomurai is another one of the largest jellyfish species in the world. Nomura’s jellyfish can grow up to 450 pounds in the span of only …

It is called Cyanea capillata but is commonly known as the lion's mane jellyfish. While we may think of jellyfish as being about the size of a dinner plate, this one is even longer than the blue …