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Aurelia aurita (also called the common jellyfish, moon jellyfish, moon jelly or saucer jelly) is a species of the family Ulmaridae. [1] [2] All species in the genus are very similar, and it is difficult to identify Aurelia medusae without genetic sampling; [3] most of what follows applies equally to all species of the genus.
The polyps of these jellyfish can grow to 1.6 cm (0.63 in) tall and their ephyrae have an average diameter of 0.4 cm (0.16 in). [13] The adult medusae are typically translucent in color [ 13 ] but the color of their gut can change based on what they eat; for example, if they eat crustaceans, they can have a pink or lavender tint to them and if ...
This species of moon jelly prefers cold waters [3] and is an epipelagic species, [3] preferring polar seas below 70°N. [7] Usually, species of the genus Aurelia are not found in deeper waters, but the brown-banded jelly prefers deeper waters and are highly active in them. [3] Aurelia typically performs vertical migrations at dusk. [9]
Aurelia labiata is a species of moon jellyfish. It is a cnidarian in the family Ulmaridae. [1] It is typically larger than Aurelia aurita, [2] with individuals document up to 45 cm (18 in). [3] However, much of its size range overlaps with A. aurita (up to 40 cm (16 in)), making size an imperfect diagnostic tool.
This jellyfish actually ranges in color from white to dark purple to reddish brown. It has a dome-shaped bell which pulses at a quick, steady pace, making these jellyfish strong, active swimmers. 25 cm (9.8 in) Moon jellyfish: Aurelia aurita: No: Moderate to Difficult: A whitish to clear jellyfish with a large dinner-plate shaped bell.
A total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, will happen overnight on July 27. The eclipse will be colored orange-red due to sunlight passing through Earth 's atmosphere and bouncing off the moon.
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Aurelia marginalis (commonly called the southern moon jelly) is a species of the genus Aurelia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] All species in the genus are very similar, and it is difficult to identify Aurelia medusae without genetic sampling.