physalia

/fɪˈzɑːliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, usually bioluminescent, pelagic jellyfish of the family Pelagiidae, commonly found in warm waters around the world.

“The diver marveled at the stunning display of bioluminescence from a school of physalia jellyfish in the depths of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • jellyfish
  • pelagic jellyfish

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling animal