Overview
Moon jellies drift with currents and capture plankton using fine tentacles and mucus. They can form large seasonal blooms in productive coastal waters.
Physical characteristics
Length10–40 cm
Weight0.1–2.0 kg
Typical lifespan1 years
DietPlanktivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
LagoonCoastal OceanBayMarine
Range
Worldwide Temperate and Tropical Seas
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References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Aurelia aurita Wikipedia
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