Jellyfish

Jellyfish do not have a brain. They are fascinating invertebrates that have been thriving in the ocean for over 500 million years without a centralized nervous system. Instead, they have evolved a complex nervous system spread throughout their body. This nerve net comprises specialized cells called neurons that help them sense and respond to their … Read more

Box jellyfish are a group of highly venomous marine creatures. They are known for their cube-shaped bell. Besides, they belong to long trailing tentacles that can reach up to 10 feet long. These jellyfish are found primarily in the warm coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific Oceans and Australian coasts. Despite their dangerous reputation, box jellyfish … Read more

Only Freshwater Jellyfish can survive in freshwater, but not in pure freshwater.  Despite the common belief that they only exist in the ocean, various jellyfish species also live in freshwater environments (such as rivers and lakes). These freshwater jellyfish have adapted to their habitat. They can endure conditions that differ from those of their oceanic … Read more

Meet the Atolla Jellyfish today. It is also known as the Coronate Medusa. Atolla wyvillei is known as a deep-sea species commonly called crown jellyfish. These are found throughout the world in all oceans. These deep red-colored creatures are mid-water jellies.  Atolla wyvillei was given this name for giving credit to the chief scientist, Sir … Read more

Lion’s mane jellyfish is known as the weirdest animals due to their large size. The other names for lion’s mane jellyfish are hair jelly, giant jellyfish, and arctic red jellyfish. These magnificent creatures can be found in the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. The lion’s mane jellyfish is a true marvel of the ocean world. … Read more

Narcomedusae jellyfish are counted as part of the Cnidarian family. You can find them in oceans worldwide, especially in deep waters and the open sea. They have beautiful bell-shaped bodies and vary in size. Furthermore, narcomedusae jellies have a unique way of feeding. They do not possess a mouth or digestive system. They trap their … Read more

Moon jellyfish are primarily carnivorous. The stable food of moon jellyfish is zooplankton (a microscopic organism). Besides this, they fed on small fish, larvae, mollusks, crustaceans, fish eggs, and other small aquatic creatures.  Now let’s have a closer look at moon jellyfish’s food and diet habits in detail. What Do Moon Jellyfish Eat in the … Read more

Moon jellyfish, also known as Aurelia Aurita, are a fascinating species of jellyfish found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. These creatures are part of the cnidarian family, including corals, sea anemones, and other jellyfish species. They are named after their four crescent-shaped reproductive organs, which resemble the moon.  Moon jellyfish are unique in appearance, … Read more

Drymonema larsoni is commonly called “Pink Meanie Jellyfish.” They belong to the Scyphozoa class. These sea jellies fall in the order of Semaeostomeae. The pink meanies feed mainly on other sea jellies. They eat the jellyfish species that are in the Aurelia genus. In 2000, a mass sighting occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. The … Read more