Meet the Milky Way Jellyfish: Malagazzia Michelin brings ‘starry’ magic to Japan’s coasts

Marine biologists in Japan have identified a new jellyfish species, the Milky Way Jellyfish (Malagazzia michelin), in the coastal waters of Nagasaki and Yamaguchi. This small, bell-shaped jellyfish is distinguished by brown, oil-like spots on its stomach and reproductive organs, resembling stars.

Meet the Milky Way Jellyfish: Malagazzia Michelin brings ‘starry’ magic to Japan’s coasts
Marine biologists in Japan have identified a new jellyfish species, the Milky Way Jellyfish (Malagazzia michelin), in the coastal waters of Nagasaki and Yamaguchi. This small, bell-shaped jellyfish is distinguished by brown, oil-like spots on its stomach and reproductive organs, resembling stars.