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New jellyfish species named after Monterey Bay Aquarium volunteer

Atolla are deep-sea crown jellyfish colored scarlet red. The new species of Atolla jellyfish is distinct because it’s missing the one, long, signature tentacle that can elongate up to six times the jelly’s body length and is used, scientists believe, to capture prey.

In honor of the invaluable help from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s volunteers, the researchers decided to name the new Atolla after the aquarium’s first volunteer, Jeff Reynolds.