Though we might not think much of the small pond Hydra, it’s got an incredible secret superpower. It spends much of its day extending its small tentacles… Read more “This animal can be torn apart, and will come back together again”
Category: Anatomy
I’ve been waiting 16 years to know: what is the ocean dandelion?
I was 12 when I first saw an “ocean dandelion,” and I wish I’d known then how strange these animals truly are. I was watching a documentary:… Read more “I’ve been waiting 16 years to know: what is the ocean dandelion?”
Video: collecting deadly jellies
On Friday morning I received an email that started like this: Dear MBL-ers For your information we can confirm that specimens of Portuguese man o’ wars in the waters… Read more “Video: collecting deadly jellies”
Where do jellyfish lay their eggs?
Everywhere. When you go to the beach, you’re not swimming in ocean water, your swimming in ocean water plus the sperm and eggs of millions of sea… Read more “Where do jellyfish lay their eggs?”
Biology of the Black Jelly (Chrysaora achlyos)
The west coast of North America is home to one of the most mysterious stinging nettles known, the black jelly, Chrysaora achlyos. Adults are huge, a deep dark… Read more “Biology of the Black Jelly (Chrysaora achlyos)”
Art fit for any wall
Hot off the press from the fantastic photographer and jelly aficionado Erling Svensen, I present to you the mouth of a moon jelly: There is nothing… Read more “Art fit for any wall”
Jellies as Living Art part 2
In the last edition of jellies as living art the jellies were mostly in far out blooms. This week we’re getting up close and personal to see… Read more “Jellies as Living Art part 2”
Myths and facts about jellyfish stings
The famous line uttered by Joe from Friends echoes down through jelly lore: But is that really all it takes? Does urine really help with a jellyfish sting? From… Read more “Myths and facts about jellyfish stings”
Where do jellyfish come from?
In some ways, jellies are a lot like people– they grow from fragile embryos to mature adults, and most species require a male and female to reproduce–… Read more “Where do jellyfish come from?”
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