Chrysaora quinquecirrha - Wikipedia
The Atlantic sea nettle (Chrysaora quinquecirrha), also called the East Coast sea nettle in the United States, is a species of jellyfish that inhabits the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Sea Nettle: The Carnivorous Jellyfish - Ocean Info
The sea nettle is a jellyfish found in the genus Chrysaora, and of the family Pelagiidae. There are various species of sea nettle jellyfish throughout the world, but they are all similar in some …
Sea Nettle Facts (Chrysaora sp.) - ThoughtCo
Jan 21, 2020 · Sea nettles are a type of jellyfish commonly seen in public aquariums. These sea nettle facts include their diet, habitat, and reproduction.
Sea nettle | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium
Meet the sea nettle Not all jellies sting, but the sea nettle does. It hunts tiny drifting animals by trailing those long tentacles and frilly mouth-arms, all covered with stinging cells.
Chrysaora - Wikipedia
Chrysaora (/ ˈ k r aɪ s eɪ ˌ ɔːr ə /) is a genus of jellyfish, commonly called the sea nettles, in the family Pelagiidae. [2] The origin of the genus name Chrysaora lies in Greek mythology with …
Pacific Sea Nettle | Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the ...
Pacific sea nettles live near the surface of the water column in shallow bays and harbors in the fall and winter. In spring and summer they often form large swarms in deep ocean waters. The …
Chrysaora quinquecirrha (Sea nettle) - ADW
The adult Atlantic sea nettle’s body is an opaque white color, often with red streaks or dots visible through the cup and tentacles. The life of C. quinquecirrha is dominated by two main cycles, …
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