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Moon jellyfish - Aurelia aurita - General information


Aurelia aurita

Image Sue Scott - Aurelia aurita medusoid adult amongst Ascophyllum nodosum. Image width ca 70 cm.
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Distribution map

Aurelia aurita recorded (dark blue bullet) and expected (light blue bullet) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)

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Aurelia aurita is not listed under any importance categories.


General information

Key Icon Researched by: Jessica Heard Text page icon Refereed by:

Taxonomy icon Taxonomy

Phylum Cnidaria Sea anemones, corals, sea firs & jellyfish
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