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Moon Jelly

Aurelia aurita

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

The jellyfish is translucent, usually about 25–40 cm (10–16 in) in diameter, and can be recognized by its four horseshoe-shaped gonads, easily seen through the top of the bell.
A recent study has found that A. aurita are capable of lifecycle reversal where individuals grow younger instead of older, akin to the "immortal jellyfish" Turritopsis dohrnii.

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Moon jellies (and all other jellies) are not fish but invertebrates. I have moved them to the appropriate category for you.
This fish was left behind on the beach at low tide.It would eventually start disintegrating.
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PublishedMay 13, 2016

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