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Freshwater Jellyfish! - A site about the freshwater medusa, Craspedacusta sowerbii. Fact sheet on this marine creature. Provides information on the research project undertaken by Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Introduction to the Scyphozoa - Scyphozoans include most of the jellyfish familiar to beach-goers. True jellyfish are graceful, and sometimes deadly creatures. Their stings may cause skin rashes, muscle cramps, or even death. Find out more here!
Jellyfish - Graceful, delicate-looking--and ferocious! That describes the mysterious jellyfish, the "passive but efficient predator" of the sea. Learn about the life cycle of the moon jelly, how a jellyfish's stingers work, and who likes to eat these unusual creatures. This site also details the jellyfish exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Jellyfish - Over 200 different species, or types of jellyfish are found throughout the world's oceans and seas. Find out more here.
Jellyfish - Britannica.com - A lot of jellyfish info!! You'll find information on their structure, life cycle, and stinging cells, as well as other topics.
The Jellyfish Page - Jellyfish are invertebrate (no backbone) marine animals. They belong to the group, or phylum, Cnidaria. Other animals in this phylum include sea anemones, sea fans and coral. True jellies, also called medusae, are part of the class of cnidaria called schyphozoa. Discover more about these beautiful creatures here.
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