Tengervízméllyek
Tengervízméllyek are a term used in Hungarian folklore and speculative fiction to describe a group of deep-sea, bioluminescent organisms. The name blends tenger (sea) and víz (water) with a suffix suggesting a family or group. In these contexts they are treated as a taxon of gelatinous, free-swimming beings that inhabit the midwater column.
Appearance: They are usually described as translucent, jelly-like entities with a broad bell-shaped body and trailing
Habitat and distribution: In stories and fiction, tengervízméllyek occur in cold-temperate to polar seas at depths
Behavior and ecology: Often depicted as slow drift-runners or ambush predators. Some accounts describe filter-feeding on
Reproduction and life cycle: In folklore and fiction, reproduction is commonly described as budding or free-swimming
Cultural significance and status: Tengervízméllyek symbolize the unknown depths in Hungarian maritime lore and speculative literature.