Moon Jellyfish
Aurelia aurita
Plankton, small fish, crustaceans, larvae, eggs
Humans, sea turtles, sharks, birds
Their moon-shaped, gelatinous, glowing body
Saucer jelly, moon jelly, common jelly
Temperate ocean
Moon Jelly
Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, near the beach
adults: 12 to 16 months in aquarium tank captivity; polyps: 25 years
10 - 18 inches
Sea turtles, sharks, humans, fish, birds