Moon Jelly

Aurelia aurita

Family: Jellyfish Category: Carnivore Max size: 40 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coastal waters and harbors
Distribution: Worldwide in temperate and tropical waters
Food: Small plankton, including mollusks and crustaceans
Way of living: Free-swimming
Behavior: Moon jellies drift with currents and use their tentacles to capture prey.

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