clinging jellyfish
A small, venomous hydrozoan (Gonionemus vertens) found in coastal waters, known for its clinging behavior.
Clinging jellyfish can sometimes be found in shallow, seaweed-rich areas.
If stung by a clinging jellyfish, you feel intense pain.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in taxonomic or older literature.
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).