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Moon Jellyfish

Aurelia aurita

Photo by JillyEnFuego
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Description:

From Wikipedia: Aurelia aurita (moon jelly, moon jellyfish, common jellyfish, saucer jelly) is one of a group of more than ten morphologically nearly identical jellyfish species in the genus Aurelia.[1] In general, it is nearly impossible to identify Aurelia medusae without genetic sampling, so most of what follows about Aurelia aurita, could equally be applied to any species of the genus. The medusa is translucent, usually about 25–40 cm in diameter, and can be recognized by its four horseshoe-shaped gonads that are easily seen through the top of the bell.

Notes:

It is so eerie and beautiful when they drift by you.

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

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