This post is an idea post. It isn’t about the latest science (at least, not fully). Instead, it’s about a thought. Something I’ve been wondering about for… Read more “Could jellyfish help clean our seas?”
Tag: jellyfish
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: 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?”
Live jelly cam
There’s nothing quite like sitting in from of a tank full of jellies, watching their peaceful rhythmic movements as the time slips quietly by. For most of us, such… Read more “Live jelly cam”
It can’t be your day every day, dear cannonball jelly
Some days your the star player: And some days your the ball: Happy hump day from JellyBiologist!
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”
Mauve stinger jelly, up close and personal
(Have you seen a mauve stinger? Please let me know! jellybiologist *at* gmail *dot* com) The mauve stinger jelly is one of my favorite jelly species, but it… Read more “Mauve stinger jelly, up close and personal”
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?”
First post!
I hope that this blog will serve as a resource for all those interested in biology and jellies (with occasional bits of other fun stuff thrown in). I’ll be… Read more “First post!”
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