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What is a group of jellyfish called?
A smack
of jellyfish
a smacka blooma swarm
| Animal | Jellyfish |
| Category | Sea & Fish |
| Collective noun | Smack, Bloom, Swarm |
| Baby name | Ephyra |
💡 A massive seasonal gathering is called a jellyfish “bloom.”
FAQ
What is a group of jellyfish called?
A group of jellyfish is called a smack. Other accepted terms include a bloom, a swarm.
Are there other names for a group of jellyfish?
Yes — besides a “smack,” you may see “bloom”, “swarm”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby jellyfish called?
A baby jellyfish is called a ephyra.
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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”