Cannonball jellyfish, Stomolophus meleagris

These jellyfish are also known as cabbagehead, washed up on the beach on Hilton Head Island. These jellyfish are commerically harvested for the Asian food market, and are known as Georgia jellyballs. They are also an important source of food for endangered Leatherback sea turtles.

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