There are approx. 200 species of scyphozoa (true jellyfish)! They’re separated into 4 orders, those being: stauromedusae, coronatae, semaeostomeae, and rhizostomeae.
Hydrozoans are similar, but different. They are closely related and share a lit of similarities.
To help with this: Portuguese man o’wars and by-the-wind-sailors aren’t true jellyfish. Helmet jellies, cannonball jellies, and cauliflower jellies are true jellyfish
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Marine scientists appear to have found some more natural wonders of the ocean: not one, but two deep-sea octopus nurseries in the waters of Costa Rica. One of these nurseries was previously thought to be inhospitable for eggs to hatch in, while the other was undiscovered until now. The team of scientists also believe that the octopuses nursing there might be a novel species, and the area itself is teeming with other sea life. Octopuses are generally considered to be solitary creatures. But there are some species known to be exceptions to this rule, and some circumstances where normally isolated octopuses will group together. In recent years, scientists have come across parts of the ocean filled with hundreds or more of octopus mothers protecting their eggs until they hatch—so-called nurseries. These gatherings are also sometimes called octopus gardens...
Read more: https://gizmodo.com/newly-explored-deep-sea-octopus-nursery-is-just-the-thi-1850591141
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Is it known what baby coelacanths look like??
Yes! An expedition filmed one in Manado Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia in 2009!
"It was measured by a laser beam from the R.O.V. to be 31.5cm. The fish was positioning itself in a small cave."
Today’s wet beast is: Man-of-war Fish
Olive’s wet beast fact: this little fishy has evolved to live within the extremely dangerous tentacles of the Portuguese Man O’ War. It is here that the fish feasts upon their gonads. Happy Pride.
Daily Cephalopod #57
These absolutely beautiful creatures can essentially be found anywhere in the world and are one of the most commonly seen species of sea jelly.
A fun fact, though the immortal jellyfish is most commonly known for it, moon jellies too can revert back in their life cycle to the polyp stage if exposed to environmental stress. Through this, a single jelly can keep itself alive for a longggg time.