noun
clinging jellyfish
A small, venomous hydrozoan (Gonionemus vertens) found in coastal waters, known for its clinging behavior.
カギノテクラゲは浅い海藻の多い場所で見つかることがある。
Clinging jellyfish can sometimes be found in shallow, seaweed-rich areas.
カギノテクラゲに刺されると強い痛みを感じる。
If stung by a clinging jellyfish, you feel intense pain.
The Japanese name カギノテクラゲ literally means 'hook-hand jellyfish', referring to the hooked tentacles. The derivation is straightforward from the components 鉤 (hook), 手 (hand), and 海月 (jellyfish).