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Moon Jellyfish

Aurelia aurita

Moon jellyfish are translucent drifting cnidarians commonly seen in temperate coastal waters around the world.

Category Invertebrate
Habitat Ocean
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 6-12 months
Size 25-40 cm bell diameter
Scientific Name Aurelia aurita

About Moon Jellyfish

Moon jellyfish are translucent drifting cnidarians commonly seen in temperate coastal waters around the world.

It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with ocean habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 6-12 months, a size of 25-40 cm bell diameter.

Fun Fact

Their four horseshoe-shaped gonads are often visible through the bell.

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