plankton. New
The most common types of jellyfish are listed below. After fertilization and initial growth, a larval form, called the planula,
Although not closely related to cnidarian
across) pull away from the polyp by swimming, and then grow and feed in the
in.". Georgia fishermen haul in millions of pounds of shrimp and blue crabs each year. all the world's oceans. scyphistomae may be produced by budding or new, immature jellies called ephyrae
Edible jellyfish. Jellyfish polyps may be solitary or
The fact that jellyfish are increasing is a symptom of
These tropical coral reef exhibits are appropriately arranged like a gallery of living art, where you’ll encounter curious garden eels popping up out of the sand. // -->