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Eperetmus typus is definitely not a common sight and is a pleasure to see despite its diminutive size. It is not difficult to mistake it for the Clinging or Orange Cross Jelly at first glance, but as Claudia Mills points out, “it lacks the adhesive pads” that are typical of the Clinging Jelly and is “pinkish instead of orangish.” It also has up to 100 tentacles that extend from the bell at various levels, making it quite distinctive.  This is a member of the olindidae family and a medusa. If you’re looking for more general information regarding medusas C.E. Mill’s article Hydromedusa is incredibly useful.