For over a hundred years scientists have assumed that sponges (yep, the animal that inspired your kitchen sponge), are our most distant animal relative. And why not? They sit on the sea floor, filtering water, and generally doing nothing much (they… Read More ›
Evolution
The moon jelly’s shocking family secret
Originally posted on deepseanews.com by moi. The moon jelly: with its eye-catching looks and mild sting it is a favorite among aquarists, a rising novelty pet, and often featured species on documentary series. The moon jelly is what many wish… Read More ›
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 purple or black, and very rarely seen. Blooms for this species were recorded… Read More ›
Are jellyfish immortal?
The editor of deepseanews.com was kind enough to invite me to write a post for them. This post appears on their site at: http://deepseanews.com/2013/07/are-jellyfish-immortal/ and is reblogged here. A species of jelly, Turritopsis dohrnii, is able to cheat death, curling into a… Read More ›
