<p>In 2002, scientists aboard a research vessel discovered a peculiar jellyfish near a volcanic crater off Japan. Spotting the same creature again in 2020, scientists have now confirmed that it is&nbsp;a new species named Santjordia pagesi.</p>

<p>The St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish, considered large at 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall, boasts a circular body with around 240 tentacles, reported Miami Herald.</p>

<p>Its most distinctive feature is a bright red, cross-shaped stomach. Photos show&nbsp;its transparent body, resembling a cushion, with a thick white ring and vein-like structures.</p>

<p>The jellyfish, found at depths of 2,700 to 2,800 feet in the Sumisu Caldera near the Ogasawara Islands, has been observed pulsing its body, propelling it forward by opening and contracting the outer white ring.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><b>How did researchers come to a conclusion?</b></h2>

<p>Researchers, having first encountered the jellyfish in 2002, spent extensive hours searching before confirming its uniqueness in 2020.</p>

<p>DNA analysis revealed enough genetic distinction to classify&nbsp;it into a new subfamily, bring to the fore its rarity and significance in marine biology.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US Osprey military aircraft crashes off Japan, one person killed&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Named Santjordia pagesi, “Santjordia” refers to Saint George in Catalan, representing its cross-shaped stomach.</p>

<p>The species designation pays homage to Francesc Pagès, a cnidarian researcher. The jellyfish’s distinct features suggest it may possess a novel cnidarian venom.</p>

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In 2002, scientists aboard a research vessel discovered a peculiar jellyfish near a volcanic crater off Japan. Spotting the same creature again in 2020, scientists have now confirmed that it is a new species named Santjordia pagesi.

In 2002, scientists aboard a research vessel discovered a peculiar jellyfish near a volcanic crater off Japan. Spotting the same creature again in 2020, scientists have now confirmed that it is a new species named Santjordia pagesi. The St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish, considered large at 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall, boasts a circular body with around 240 tentacles, reported Miami Herald. Its most distinctive feature is a bright red, cross-shaped stomach. Photos show its transparent body, resembling a cushion, with a thick white ring and vein-like structures. The jellyfish, found at depths of 2,700 to 2,800 feet in the Sumisu Caldera near the Ogasawara Islands, has been observed pulsing its body, propelling it forward by opening and contracting the outer white ring. Also read | Japanese University scraps team for alleged possession of drug How did researchers come to a conclusion? Researchers, having first encountered the jellyfish in 2002, spent extensive hours searching before confirming its uniqueness in 2020. DNA analysis revealed enough genetic distinction to classify it into a new subfamily, bring to the fore its rarity and significance in marine biology. Also watch | US Osprey military aircraft crashes off Japan, one person killed Named Santjordia pagesi, “Santjordia” refers to Saint George in Catalan, representing its cross-shaped stomach. The species designation pays homage to Francesc Pagès, a cnidarian researcher. The jellyfish’s distinct features suggest it may possess a novel cnidarian venom. (With inputs from agencies)

'Mysterious' jellyfish with 240 tentacles discovered off Japan's coast declared a new species

<p>Australian beachgoers are being warned about a water creature that is beautiful to look at&nbsp;but may inflict a painful sting. This month, dozens of blue dragons, also known as <em>glaucus atlanticus</em>, have been washing up on beaches in New South Wales and Queensland, prompting an ocean expert to caution beachgoers about the risks the vividly coloured sea slugs can pose, as reported by 7news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most beachgoers do not see the blue dragons until they have washed up on the shore, according to experts who spoke to 7news.&nbsp;However, swimmers may feel their presence in the water because of how painful their stings can be. That's because the animal stores its prey's stinging cells, known as cnidocytes, in sacs and feeds on&nbsp;species like the poisonous Portuguese man of war, according to David Hicks, dean of the University of Texas School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences.</p>

<p>Marine biology enthusiast Julian Obayd has&nbsp;been documenting his experience of finding and releasing the blue-coloured se slugs&nbsp;on beaches along the Gold Coast.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It hurts like hell,” he says in one TikTok clip in which he shows the after-effects of being stung by several blue dragons when trying to release them back into the water.&nbsp;The blue dragons then will employ those deadly cells to defend themselves against attackers, sometimes with people getting caught in the crossfire.</p>

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<p>The pain felt after being stung is comparable to that of a man-of-war (a marine&nbsp;hydrozoan&nbsp;found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean)&nbsp;sting, which can be extremely excruciating and, in rare cases, life-threatening.</p>

<p>The temperate and tropical seas of the Pacific,&nbsp; the Atlantic, and Indian oceans are abode to these colourful&nbsp;sea slugs. As per Australian Geographic reports, the species are&nbsp;primarily found in Australia along the south-east coast of the continent, from southern Queensland to northern Victoria.</p>

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Australian beachgoers are being warned about a water creature that is beautiful to look at but may inflict a painful sting. This month, dozens of blue dragons, also known as glaucus atlanticus, have been washing up on beaches in New South Wales and Queensland, prompting an ocean expert to caution beachgoers about the risks the vividly coloured sea slugs can pose, as reported by 7news.

Australian beachgoers are being warned about a water creature that is beautiful to look at but may inflict a painful sting. This month, dozens of blue dragons, also known as glaucus atlanticus, have been washing up on beaches in New South Wales and Queensland, prompting an ocean expert to caution beachgoers about the risks the vividly coloured sea slugs can pose, as reported by 7news. Most beachgoers do not see the blue dragons until they have washed up on the shore, according to experts who spoke to 7news. However, swimmers may feel their presence in the water because of how painful their stings can be. That's because the animal stores its prey's stinging cells, known as cnidocytes, in sacs and feeds on species like the poisonous Portuguese man of war, according to David Hicks, dean of the University of Texas School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences. Marine biology enthusiast Julian Obayd has been documenting his experience of finding and releasing the blue-coloured se slugs on beaches along the Gold Coast. Also read | For those who missed the green comet, here are breathtaking videos, images of the rare astronomical sight Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Here’s some videos of a blue sea dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) eating a by-the-wind sailor (Velella velella). These slugs really eat animals that are so much bigger than them… and don’t even get me started on their countershading 😍 🎥: @RebeccaRHelm pic.twitter.com/QlbCJWqFfT — Go to sea for science! (@goseascience) October 28, 2022 × “It hurts like hell,” he says in one TikTok clip in which he shows the after-effects of being stung by several blue dragons when trying to release them back into the water. The blue dragons then will employ those deadly cells to defend themselves against attackers, sometimes with people getting caught in the crossfire. Also read | Mating frenzy, restlessness behind quolls deaths in Australia? The pain felt after being stung is comparable to that of a man-of-war (a marine hydrozoan found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean) sting, which can be extremely excruciating and, in rare cases, life-threatening. The temperate and tropical seas of the Pacific, the Atlantic, and Indian oceans are abode to these colourful sea slugs. As per Australian Geographic reports, the species are primarily found in Australia along the south-east coast of the continent, from southern Queensland to northern Victoria. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Blue dragon' alert: Australian beachgoers warned about stinging sea slug washing up on shores

<p>In 2016, a&nbsp;white octopus floated motionlessly on the ocean floor while gazing into the camera of a deep-diving robot with its beady eyes at&nbsp;a depth of 4,290 metres, in the ocean off Hawaii. Nobody had ever seen an octopus-like that, let alone one that deep. It was given the moniker Casper because of its ghostly appearance. Up until that point, the only cephalopods discovered swimming about at such depths were Dumbo octopuses, named after another cartoon character. They had exquisite, ear-like flaps on either side of their heads and were seen swimming as deep as 6,957 metres.</p>

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<p>For Janet Voight, associate curator of invertebrate zoology at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, seeing Casper was a memorable experience. She remembers the discovery and remarks, "This is totally new and different."&nbsp;That initial look of Casper raised a lot of intriguing questions. Why is it that colour? The majority of other octopuses have colourful chromatophores in their skin that may instantly alter their appearance and serve as camouflage to frighten away potential predators.</p>

<p>Octopuses may be colourful even in the deep sea, like the purple, warty Graneledone. Some appear to conceal glowing, bioluminescent prey they capture in their arms by donning a cloak of black skin pigments, preventing other predators from becoming aware of them. Voight speculates that Casper's lack of colour in its diet may be the cause of its pallor. By reviewing five years' worth of previously recorded video from deep-sea surveys across the Pacific, scientists have discovered fresh information about Casper. They discovered dozens more creatures from two different species, perched on the seafloor like Casper.</p>

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<p>If other deep-sea octopuses are any indication, the female Caspers guard their eggs for a considerable amount of time. Because all we now know about the drab and enigmatic Casper octopuses come from images rather than actual specimens, they have not yet been given an official name.</p>

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In 2016, a white octopus floated motionlessly on the ocean floor while gazing into the camera of a deep-diving robot with its beady eyes at a depth of 4,290 metres, in the ocean off Hawaii.

In 2016, a white octopus floated motionlessly on the ocean floor while gazing into the camera of a deep-diving robot with its beady eyes at a depth of 4,290 metres, in the ocean off Hawaii. Nobody had ever seen an octopus-like that, let alone one that deep. It was given the moniker Casper because of its ghostly appearance. Up until that point, the only cephalopods discovered swimming about at such depths were Dumbo octopuses, named after another cartoon character. They had exquisite, ear-like flaps on either side of their heads and were seen swimming as deep as 6,957 metres. Happy #Halloween from “Casper,” the friendly ghostlike octopus! Seen on #Okeanos expedition off Hawaii, it is likely a new species! pic.twitter.com/JFnrr6GWsi — NOAA Ocean Exploration (@oceanexplorer) October 31, 2016 × For Janet Voight, associate curator of invertebrate zoology at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, seeing Casper was a memorable experience. She remembers the discovery and remarks, "This is totally new and different." That initial look of Casper raised a lot of intriguing questions. Why is it that colour? The majority of other octopuses have colourful chromatophores in their skin that may instantly alter their appearance and serve as camouflage to frighten away potential predators. Octopuses may be colourful even in the deep sea, like the purple, warty Graneledone. Some appear to conceal glowing, bioluminescent prey they capture in their arms by donning a cloak of black skin pigments, preventing other predators from becoming aware of them. Voight speculates that Casper's lack of colour in its diet may be the cause of its pallor. By reviewing five years' worth of previously recorded video from deep-sea surveys across the Pacific, scientists have discovered fresh information about Casper. They discovered dozens more creatures from two different species, perched on the seafloor like Casper. Also Read: IN PICS | Surfing dogs take to waves at World Dog Surfing Championship in California If other deep-sea octopuses are any indication, the female Caspers guard their eggs for a considerable amount of time. Because all we now know about the drab and enigmatic Casper octopuses come from images rather than actual specimens, they have not yet been given an official name. (with inputs from agencies)

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A scientific expedition high in the Bolivian Andes revealed 20 species new to science, including "lilliputian frog" plus four rediscovered species including the "devil-eyed frog" previously thought to be extinct, Conservation International said.

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