Phyllorhiza punctata is a species of jellyfish, also known as the floating bell, Australian spotted jellyfish, brown jellyfish or the white-spotted jellyfish. It is native to the western Pacific from Australia to Japan, but has been introduced widely elsewhere.

Most species in Scyphoza, the class to which white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) belong, live their lives in two major stages: polyp and medusa. A medusa phase jelly, with its mushroom-shaped bell and long waving tentacles, is what we’re used to seeing.

This large and spectacular jellyfish is common during the summer months in New South Wales coastal waters and estuaries, including Sydney Harbour. Identification. The White-spotted Jellyfish is easily recognised by the large, semi-transparent, rounded bell covered in regularly spaced, white dots. The trailing tentacles also end in whitened spots.

Phyllorhiza punctata is a species of jellyfish, also known as the floating bell, Australian spotted jellyfish, brown jellyfish or the white-spotted jellyfish. It is native to the western Pacific from Australia to Japan, but has been introduced widely elsewhere.

Species Profile: White Spotted Jellyfish. Preys on native species; negatively impacts shrimp industry by clogging nets and damaging fishing equipment.

White-spotted Jellyfish Phyllorhiza punctata is a rhizostome scyphozoan, with a large, conspicuous medusa stage. Most populations have medusae that contain zooxanthellae, symbiotic algae, which provide much of their nutrition through photosynthesis, and give the bell a …

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The truly mesmerizing White-spotted Jellyfish quickly captures the attention of those individuals lucky enough to meet one in the wild. This marvel of evolution typically does so, though, due more to its appearance than size.

2024年4月24日 · Originally native to the western Pacific from Australia to Japan, these jellyfish have traveled far beyond their usual habitats, captivating the interest of scientists and ocean enthusiasts alike. This article delves deep into the world of the White Spotted Jellyfish, exploring its biology, behavior, and interactions within marine ecosystems.

The jellyfish, Phyllorhiza punctata, has been introduced to North America from the Western Pacific Ocean and is threatening large commercial fisheries by feeding on the eggs and larvae of fish, crab and shrimp; clogging fishing nets; damaging boat intakes and fishing gear; and causing the closure of productive areas to fishing activities.