Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). This is a very common jellyfish, found in coastal waters around the world. It is carnivorous, feeding on zooplankton, which is trapped by the mucus lining on the bell before being moved along channels to the jellyfish's stomach. Although this jellyfish has tentacles containing nematocysts (stinging cells), the nematocysts are not strong enough to pierce human skin. This jellyfish can reach a diameter of 40 centimetres. Jellyfish are free-swimming aquatic invertebrates, related to the corals and anemones. Photographed in the western Pacific Ocean, in the Sea of Okhotsk. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Semenov, Alexander |
Taille de l’image : | 7237 px × 4830 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |