Common jellyfish  (Aurelia aurita)

Facts

Also known as: Moon jellyfish, moon jelly
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCnidaria
ClassScyphozoa
OrderSemaeostomeae
FamilyUlmaridae
GenusAurelia (1)
SizeDiameter: up to 250 mm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread (2).

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