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Drymonema larsoni

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Drymonema larsoni is a large scyphozoan jellyfish in the family Drymonematidae, described as a distinct species from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. It is commonly called the pink meanie because of its pink coloration and its predatory behavior toward other jellyfish, including species of Aurelia. The species was formally named in 2010 by Bayha and Dawson and was named for jellyfish researcher Ronald Larson, whose earlier work helped identify the animal.

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What is the pink meanie jellyfish?

The pink meanie is the common name for Drymonema larsoni, a large scyphozoan jellyfish. It is known for its pink coloration and for preying on other jellyfish.

What does Drymonema larsoni eat?

Unlike many jellyfish that mainly capture small plankton, Drymonema larsoni is noted for predatory behavior toward other jellyfish. This makes it a specialized jellyfish predator in western Atlantic and Caribbean waters.

Where is Drymonema larsoni found?

The species is associated with the western Atlantic and the Caribbean. It belongs to the family Drymonematidae, a group of true jellyfish within the scyphozoans.

Is the pink meanie dangerous because it eats other jellyfish?

Its name refers primarily to its predatory behavior toward jellyfish, not to a documented human injury figure. Drymonema larsoni is a large pink scyphozoan, so swimmers should still avoid handling unfamiliar jellyfish.

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