Moon Jelly

Aurelia aurita

Explore the Moon Jelly (Aurelia aurita) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Moon Jelly is a translucent marine jellyfish found in coastal waters around Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America. It drifts and pulses through the water while using stinging cells to capture plankton and small animals. It is part of coastal food webs and can form large blooms when conditions are favorable.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Cnidarians › True jellyfish › Semaeostomeae › Ulmaridae › Aurelia

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] A moon jelly's four horseshoe-shaped reproductive organs are often visible through its translucent bell.