The Fried Egg Jellyfish looks exactly like an egg yolk floating on top of water, while the purple appendage and white nib running out the back look a bit like a tassel at the neck. Although these appendages are very effective at trapping and eating small plankton, the sting is so mild that the fish will take shelter under the giant bell and the crabs will even lunge at times. There are three recognized species, which can be found in the Atlantic, Indian and Mediterranean Seas. Although they have the ability to move around thanks to the power of the ringing bell, most of the time they remain motionless in the water to feed. The short life cycle, lasting only six months between summer and winter, may be an adaptation to the large seasonal changes of the local ecosystem.