Mnemiopsis leidyi

Warty comb jelly

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Species generally found in the open sea
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 120 mm
Animal with fast growth

Relationship with humans

The species is irritant
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest