Medusa Jellyfish Collection

Physalia pelagica, Portugese-man-of-war
Illustration by Rene Primevcre Lesson from Voyage of the Coquille (1826-1338)

Physalia pelagica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysaora isosceles, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysaora isosceles, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Amphiroa - Anatomy of calycophoridae
Plate 5 from The Oceanic Hydrozoa 1859 by T. H. Huxley

Mawsonites spriggi, fossil jellyfish
This is a cast of the holotype of Mawsonites spriggi, a specimen of the Ediacara fauna from the Pre-cambrian of Australia

Physophora hydrostatica, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Physophora hydrostatica, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Physalia pelagica, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Polyclonia frondosa, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Carmarina hastata, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Carmarina hastata, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Polyclonia frondosa, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aurelia aurita, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Millepora
Branching colony, 11 cm in height, of the hydrozoan Millepora from the Pleistocene of Aldabra in the Indian Ocean

Aurelia aurita, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhegmatodes thalassina, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhegmatodes thalassina, jellyfish
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Physalia physalis, Portuguese man-of-war
Ff. 38 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Collection of sea creatures
Plate from a collection of watercolour sketches by William W. Ellis (?-1785) made on Captain James Cooks third voyage to explore the south (1776-1780)

Medusa pelagica, jellyfish
Ff. 259a. Painting by George Forster made during Cooks second voyage 1722-1775 of a pair of jellyfish

Physalia physallis, Portuguese man-of-war
Portuguese man-of-war painting by Pieter de Bevere. From the Loten Collection (dated 1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cyclomedusa from the latest Precambrian (Ediacaran) of South Australia. The slab of sandstone bearing this apparent jellyfish has a visible width of about 8cms

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"Unveiling the Mystique: The Medusa Jellyfish and its Enigmatic Beauty" The mesmerizing Medusa Jellyfish, scientifically known as Physalia pelagica or Portuguese-man-of-war, captivates with its ethereal grace. Resembling a jellyfish model brought to life, it glides through the ocean currents effortlessly. But wait. There's more than meets the eye. Another enchanting species in this family is Chrysaora isosceles, an intricate jellyfish model come alive. Its delicate tentacles sway like underwater ballet dancers, creating a spectacle of elegance. Enter the realm of wonder as we encounter another member of this captivating clan - Physophora hydrostatica. This jellyfish model turned reality showcases long tendrils that gracefully trail behind it as it drifts through the depths. Behold once again the striking beauty of Physalia pelagica - a true embodiment of a living masterpiece among jellyfish species. With vibrant hues and venomous tentacles trailing beneath its translucent body, it commands attention wherever it roams. Let us not forget Polyclonia frondosa; even though resembling a mere jellyfish model at first glance, this creature reveals itself to be an extraordinary being when observed closely. Its fringed edges create an illusionary dance in sync with oceanic rhythms. And now we meet Carmarina hastata - both stunning and mysterious in equal measure. As if emerging from an artist's imagination into reality, this jellyfish exhibits graceful movements while showcasing its distinctive shape and allure. Last but not least is Polyclonia frondosa once again – proving that nature has endless surprises up her sleeve. This time transformed into a living entity rather than just a mere representation on paper or display case; its presence evokes awe-inspiring wonderment. Intriguingly diverse yet united by their undeniable allure, these various members within the Medusa Jellyfish family continue to fascinate and bewitch.