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Jellyfish body forms, artwork
Jellyfish body forms, artwork. At left is the polyp body form, which arises from sexual reproduction. It is a sessile stage, attached to the seabed or another surface. The mouth is at the top of the polyp, surrounded by tentacles. After a growth phase the polyp begins reproducing asexually and immature jellyfish bud from it. These mature into adult jellyfish, or medusas (right), which are either male or female
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© FRANCIS LEROY, BIOCOSMOS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Asexual Reproduction Cnidarian Coelenterate Forms Free Swimming Gelatinous Jelly Fish Medusa Polyp Sessile Sexual Reproduction Stages
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This print showcases the intricate body forms of jellyfish, a mesmerizing artwork created by nature itself. On the left side, we witness the polyp body form, which emerges through sexual reproduction. This stage is characterized by its sessile nature, firmly attached to the seabed or any other surface it finds suitable. At the top of this polyp lies its mouth, encircled by delicate tentacles that aid in capturing prey. As time progresses and growth occurs, an astonishing transformation takes place within the polyp. It begins reproducing asexually, giving rise to immature jellyfish buds that sprout from its very core. These budding creatures eventually mature into adult jellyfish or medusas (seen on the right). Fascinatingly enough, these adult forms can be either male or female. The black background enhances every detail of this artwork while emphasizing its ethereal beauty against a contrasting backdrop. The fauna depicted in this illustration belongs to marine life and falls under zoological classification. As we delve deeper into understanding these gelatinous beings known as jellyfish – part of the cnidarian family – we uncover their remarkable life history and biological processes. This print serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic expression intertwined seamlessly in one frame—a visual feast for those fascinated by marine biology and alluring natural wonders found beneath our ocean's surface.
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