northern sea nettle
A species of jellyfish (Chrysaora melanaster) found in northern waters. The name is usually written in katakana.
The northern sea nettle is a type of jellyfish that lives in northern seas.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; learners should use the katakana form.
The name combines 赤 (aka, 'red') and 水母/クラゲ (kurage, 'jellyfish'), referring to its reddish coloration. The exact derivation is uncertain.