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New michelin star jellyfish discovered in Japanese aquaria

  • February 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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New michelin star jellyfish discovered in Japanese aquaria
Researchers have reported the discovery of a new species of jellyfish, Malagazzia michelin, marking only the second species of its genus ever found in Japanese waters. Led by Takato Izumi of Fukuyama University, the discovery was a collaborative effort between marine biologists and staff from several prominent institutions, including the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium and the Saikai National Park Kuju-kushima Aquarium. The study is published in ZooKeys.

Originally published at Phys.org

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