description Chrysaora chinensis Overview
Chrysaora chinensis is a scyphozoan jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, commonly known as the Indonesian or Malaysian sea nettle. It is a tropical western Indo-Pacific species recorded from the South China Sea, Indonesia, Sumatra, the Philippines, and other nearby waters. Its umbrella-shaped bell bears marginal tentacles with stinging cells, while its long oral arms help capture and handle zooplankton and small crustaceans. Aggregations have also been observed near coastal infrastructure in China.
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What is Chrysaora chinensis commonly called?
Chrysaora chinensis is commonly known as the Indonesian sea nettle or Malaysian sea nettle. It is a scyphozoan jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae.
Where does Chrysaora chinensis live?
It is a tropical western Indo-Pacific species. Records include the South China Sea, Indonesia, Sumatra, and the Philippines.
Is Chrysaora chinensis a true jellyfish?
Yes. It is a scyphozoan jellyfish, which places it among the true jellyfish rather than the hydromedusae.
What family does Chrysaora chinensis belong to?
Chrysaora chinensis belongs to the jellyfish family Pelagiidae. Its distribution is centered on tropical western Indo-Pacific waters.
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