The Mushroom Jellyfish is very similar to the Cannonball Jellyfish. It's scientific name is: Rhopilema Verrilli. They have no tentacles but only oral arms. They are usually not brown or purple, which distinguishes themselves from the cannonball jellyfish. These jellyfish are softer and flatter compared to the cannonballs. They are relatively larger than them too by 2-4 inches. They are usually 10-12 inches in diameter but can grow up to at least 38 inches in diameter.. They tend to be much less of a problem than cannonballs with fishermen. Though they are completely harmless to humans.

The color of this specie is typically bell white. They rarely inhabit a different color. This jellyfish belongs to the family: Rhizostomatidae.

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