Friday Creature Feature:
Atolla jellyfish, Atolla wyvillei
Also has the nickname, alarm jellyfish because it has distinct bioluminescent displays when it is being nibbled on. These bright red jellies are found in the depths all over the world.
These displays end up attracting bigger predators to prey on what is feasting on the Atolla jellyfish.
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Coincidentally these jellyfish appeared in my work in the the piece " Discovery" and the prints shown that also precede the last panel Conception that features the giant squid.
After reading Edith Widder's book," Below the Edge of Darkness: a memoir of exploring light and life in the deep sea" I learned that she used the bioluminescent signature of the Atolla jellyfish to lure giant squid responsible for the very first video recordings of these giants in the depths. 🎉🐙
There are many more discoveries waiting in the depths and many, many women, like Edith leading the charge.
Swipe for 2 different pieces featuring the Atolla Jellyfish
2nd photo cred: @blueumbrellaarts
Both on view at Overture Galleries through April
