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Moon Jelly

Aurelia aurita

Seabook: Moon Jelly

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1250 m

Description

Aurelia aurita is a widely studied species of the genus Aurelia. All species in the genus are closely related, and it is difficult to identify Aurelia medusae without genetic sampling; most of what follows applies equally to all species of the genus. Other names: Moon Jellyfish, Common Jellyfish, or Saucer Jelly. De... Read more in Seabook

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Social Behaviour

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Solitary

Habitat and Environment

Open water