Cannonball jellyfish Panama City Beach

The Cannonball Jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris) is a species of jellyfish in the family Stomolophidae. Its common name derives from its similarity to a cannonball in shape and size. Its dome-shaped bell can reach 25 cm (10 inches) in diameter and the rim is sometimes colored with brown pigment. Underneath of the body is a cluster of oral arms that extend out around the mouth. These arms function as a way of propulsion and aid in catching prey.[2] Cannonballs are prominent from North America's eastern seaboard all the way to Brazil.

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Hi Love8864108, this is from Panama City Beach, Florida. :)