Full confession: I study jellies because they are beautiful. They are also unbearably fascinating, but what first attracted me to jellies was their incredible grace and elegance.… Read more “Jellies as Living Art”
Month: May 2013
Sanderia: the creepy, cloning jelly
They may look sweet and innocent, but these jellies have a terrifying secret: Unlike humans, which are just now mastering the art of cloning, Sanderia have been quietly… Read more “Sanderia: the creepy, cloning jelly”
Video: Why do Jellies Swim?
Jellies are considered “drifters”– they travel where the currents take them, whether it be to a tasty feeding spot, or a dry sandy beach. So why, then,… Read more “Video: Why do Jellies Swim?”
Video: Can an egg choose the sperm it likes best?
Female comb jellies have a problem: how do you pick the best father for your children when you release your eggs directly into the water? It takes a… Read more “Video: Can an egg choose the sperm it likes best?”
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