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Distribution: S. mertensi prefers arctic conditions. It can be seen in spring or early summer anywhere along the Norwegian coast.

Characteristics: It can grow to a diameter of 30 cm. It swims with rhythmic motions and could be confused with Aurelia aurita, if it was not for the distinct cross covering almost the entire diameter.

All pictures:

(Hindrem - The Trondheim fjord / 4 meters / 8.11.2001)

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Hydrozoa

Order: Leptothecata

Suborder: Conica

Family: Laodiceidae

Scientific name: Staurostoma mertensi

 

Norwegian: korsmanet