Overview
Chrysaora () is a genus of jellyfish, commonly called the sea nettles, in the family Pelagiidae. The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies in Greek mythology with Chrysaor, brother of Pegasus and son of Poseidon and Medusa. Translated, Chrysaor means "he who has a golden armament."
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Brackish WaterMarine
Video
Sounds
Audio pronunciation of the term 'jellyfish' in United States English.Dvortygirl · CC BY-SA 3.0
References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Chrysaora Wikipedia
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