The place to learn about jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton of the Pacific Coast ...

Introduction to Cnidaria Jellyfish, corals, and other stingers. . . Cnidarians are incredibly diverse in form , as evidenced by colonial siphonophores, massive medusae and corals, feathery hydroids, and box jellies with complex eyes. Yet, these diverse animals are united because they are all armed with stinging cells called nematocysts, most likely as a result of common history. The name ...

A site about the freshwater medusa, Craspedacusta sowerbii.

Jellyfish Up Close Kyle McGilligan-Bentin April 19, 1996 Room 118 Have you ever been stung by a Jellyfish If not, you're pretty lucky because they can hurt and sometimes kill you. However, Jellyfish are also used for good things like scientific research and medicine. This report will cover things like; how Jellyfish reproduce; how they hear and smell, the respiration system of a Jellyfish; ...