moon jellyfish
Americannoun
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She added moon jellyfish normally feed towards the top of the water surface, but when, as is currently the case, "waters are hotter than average" it can negatively impact its swimming ability.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023
"Luckily, moon jellyfish do not have a strong enough sting to harm humans - so if anyone falls off their paddleboard they'll be safe," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023
The scientists captured high-speed video of eight moon jellyfish, Aurelia aurita, to investigate their swimming motion.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2021
They fastened it to the underside of a saucer-size moon jellyfish with a short wooden pin, then ran two electrodes from the device to the sides of the creature’s bell.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 29, 2020
Medusoids swim through saltwater just as fast as juvenile moon jellyfish.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 22, 2012
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