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Moon Jelly
Aurelia aurita
18.3214, -65.3262
Field Notes
Description:
Jelly was completely transparent, but entire body and four circular rings at the bottom of body (the sex organs) were tinged pinkish-purple, denoting it as part of the Aurelia genus.
Habitat:
Jellies in the Aurelia genus can be found in most of the world's oceans.
Notes:
Spotted this Moon Jelly at the Tamarindo reef on the island of Culebra. This particular Jelly was approximately 1 foot in diameter, and was by itself with no other Jellies nearby.
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Aurelia aurita
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2012
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