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Moon, Jelly (Aurelia aurita)
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The Moon Jelly prefers temperate seas (9 degrees Celsius to 19 degrees Celsius)
with consistent currents.
It has been found in waters with salinity as low as 6 parts per thousand.
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As can be seen, its tentacles are very short, yet are still capable of trapping prey to eat.
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The Moon Jelly is food for the Ocean Sunfish, Leatherback Sea Turtle, the Fried Egg Jelly,
and the Crystal Jelly.
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The Moon Jelly only lives for a few months in the wild, but can survive for years in captivity.
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One Moon Jelly inverted and allowed a nice view into its interior. It dissolves its prey
and diffuses the result inward.
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The top is translucent, usually about 10 to 16 in (25 to 40 cm) in diameter.
Its hallmark is a pattern of four round gonads that are easily visible
through the top of its bell.
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