Moon Jelly Collection

Varieties of jellyfish including moon jelly, Aurelia aurita, Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, mauve stinger
FLO4684867 Varieties of jellyfish including moon jelly, Aurelia aurita, Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, mauve stinger, Pelagia noctiluca, etc

Moon jelly (Aurelia aurita) drifts over a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Moon Jelly
C.S. Tjandra

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) preying upon smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Echinoderms, Jellyfish and Cnidarians: 1) Sea cucumber (Pentacta frondosa), 2) European edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus), 3) Phyllacanthus imperialis, 4) Common Sea Star (Asterias rubens)

Echinoderms, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109874 Echinoderms, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Medusa Aurelia
Une Meduse Aurelia au milieu de millier d'autres mA©duses Mastigias papua du lac Lenmakana.. Barathieu Gabriel

Saucer jelly (Aurelia aurita), illustration
Zoology - Cnidarians - Scyphozoans - Saucer jelly (Aurelia aurita), illustration

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

Visible bioluminescence shows this moon jellyfish clearly

Detailed and bright biluminescence of this moon jelly fish

Moon jellyfish C018 / 2549
Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). These jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish, are found in coastal waters throughout the world

Moon jellyfish C018 / 2545
Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). These jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish, are found in coastal waters throughout the world

Moon Jellyfish - Children looking at jellyfish - Monterey Bay Aquarium - CA - *Captive
SE-1776 Moon Jellyfish - Children looking at jellyfish Monterey Bay Aquarium - California Aurelia aurita Monterey Bay Aquarium - California Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Moon Jellyfish - Monterey Bay Aquarium - CA - *Captive
SE-1777 Moon Jellyfish Monterey Bay Aquarium - California Aurelia aurita Monterey Bay Aquarium - California Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Jellyfish, 1895. Drawing of an assortment of jellyfishes. From top: white Moon jelly (Aurelia aurita), long-tentacled Sea Nettle jelly (Chrysaora sp.), box-shaped Box jelly (Carybdea marsupialis)

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"Moon Jelly: Graceful Drifters of the Coral Reef" In the crystal-clear waters of East End, Grand Cayman, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as a delicate Moon jelly (Aurelia aurita) gracefully drifts over a vibrant coral reef. Its translucent body shimmers with an ethereal glow, captivating all who encounter its beauty. Venturing to Prince William Sound in Alaska, we witness an intriguing phenomenon - a smack of Moon jellyfish forming a floating sanctuary for other marine creatures. Amongst them hides the elusive Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus), seeking refuge within this gelatinous community. This unique gathering showcases nature's intricate web of life. Echinoderms, jellyfish, and cnidarians coexist harmoniously in their underwater realm. A hand-colored lithograph from 1880 immortalizes this enchanting scene, reminding us of the timeless allure these creatures possess. However, not all encounters are serene. The majestic Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) lurks nearby, preying upon unsuspecting Moon jellies. Witnessing this primal dance between predator and prey reminds us that survival is an eternal struggle even amidst such serenity. Yet amidst danger lies unexpected companionship. The Lion's mane jellyfish finds solace in hosting commensal Crested sculpins amongst its stinging tentacles. This unlikely partnership exemplifies nature's ability to forge connections where one least expects it. From ancient lithographs to modern-day models like Medusa Aurelia or Aurelia aurita itself - the Moon jelly continues to captivate our imagination across time and space. Its delicate presence serves as a reminder that even seemingly fragile beings can leave lasting impressions on our hearts and minds. So let us marvel at these celestial creatures drifting through oceans vast and diverse - symbols of resilience and interconnectedness in our ever-changing world beneath the waves.