Medusa pelagica, jellyfish

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Medusa pelagica, jellyfish

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

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18th Century Actiniaria Actiniarian Anemone Anthozoa Anthozoan Captain James Cook Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Cook Coral Forster Hexacorallia Hormathiidae Jelly Jelly Fish Jellyfish Medusa Medusa Jellyfish Medusozoa Invertebrata

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This stunning 18th century illustration, titled "Medusa pelagica" or the "Free-swimming Medusa," is a captivating depiction of a pair of jellyfish created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage (1722-1775). Forster, an accomplished artist and scientist, meticulously documented the diverse marine life encountered during the expedition. The Medusa pelagica, a type of jellyfish belonging to the family Hormathiidae, is a pelagic invertebrate, meaning it lives in the open ocean. This particular species is characterized by its large size, with bell diameters reaching up to 30 centimeters. The Medusa pelagica is also known for its distinctive bell shape, which is adorned with intricate patterns of tentacles, some of which can extend up to 3 meters in length. The Medusa pelagica is a member of the phylum Cnidaria, which includes corals, anemones, and jellyfish. This phylum is further divided into two classes: Anthozoa, which includes animals with a polyp stage, and Medusozoa, which includes animals with a jellyfish stage. The Medusa pelagica is an example of a Medusozoan, as it spends most of its life cycle in its jellyfish form. Forster's illustration showcases the Medusa pelagica's delicate beauty, with its translucent bell and undulating tentacles. The background is adorned with various corals and anemones, providing a glimpse into the rich and diverse marine ecosystem of the time. This image not only serves as an accurate representation of the Medusa pelagica but also as a testament to the remarkable observations and documentations made during the Age of Discovery.

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