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Chrysaora jellyfish consume zooplankton, and coud compete with juvenile walleye pollock for food.

December 29, 2014
Chrysaora – These jellyfish consume zooplankton, and may compete with juvenile walleye pollock for food. They also have radial symmetry, similar to snowflakes!

Photo: Britta Culbertson

Jellyfish are like snowflakes, they have radial symmetry and are all unique! This Chrysaora Jellyfish may compete with juvenile walleye pollock for food, therefore they are a focus of study for crew members aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. Britta Culbertson (TAS 2013) Explores jellyfishes roles in the food web on her blog! Happy Holidays from TAS!
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