Jellybeam

Jellybeams are a type of jellyfish enemies that appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They are only found in World 8-4 and serve to illuminate the dark waters. They are found along with Stone Spikes, Cheep-Cheeps, Deep-Cheeps, Bloopers, and Bulbers.

Jellybeam reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U acting in the same manner as in New Super Mario Bros. Wii appear only in Deepsea Ruins of Soda Jungle with Bulbers, Fishbones and Circling Boo Buddies.

Despite helping Mario to see underwater, they can also hurt him if Mario touches them. Jellybeams can be defeated with fireballs or a Starman. Mario can also freeze them, causing them to stop moving, but they will continue to illuminate the water. Their movements can be compared to a Thwomp, although rather than slamming down on the ground when Mario approaches, automatically moves up and down slowly.

Trivia

 * Their name is a pun on jelly bean.
 * A very similar enemy named Jelectro appears in Super Mario Bros. 3. They have the same appearance as a Jellybeam, although they're smaller, immobile, and invincible.