also: べにくらげ
noun
immortal jellyfish
Refers specifically to Turritopsis dohrnii, a species of jellyfish known for its ability to revert to an earlier life stage, effectively making it biologically immortal.
ベニクラゲは、条件が悪くなると若返ることができる。
The immortal jellyfish can rejuvenate itself when conditions become unfavorable.
ベニクラゲの生態は、不老長寿の研究で注目されている。
The ecology of the immortal jellyfish is attracting attention in longevity research.
General term for jellyfish; ベニクラゲ is a specific species.
Compound of 紅 (beni, 'crimson') + クラゲ (kurage, 'jellyfish'), referring to its reddish color. The exact derivation is straightforward.