Thursday 2/7

The Moon Jellyfish

It's mainly called Aurelia Aurita, its other names are the common jellyfish or saucer jelly.

Adaptations: The body of the Moon Jelly adapted to absorb water oxygen by diffusion through it's skin because like other jelly fish it does not have a respiratory system with gills or lungs.

Endangered: No

Interesting Facts: The Moon Jelly fish is normally translucent white but can change colors to pink, purple or orange depending on their last meal.  It also has hair-like tentacles containing stinging cells to get food and protect itself.  They are also too small to bother most humans.

Why did you choose this organism:  I've never heard of a Moon Jellyfish and I think their small round shape is interesting.