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Australian Spotted Jellyfish

Phyllorhiza punctata

Description:

A large Jelly with 2 small juvenile fish in the shelter of it's bell.

Notes:

I believe this is an example of symbiosis, with the fish eating algae and other irritations for the jelly, and the jelly providing protection for the fish. Interesting to note that it is 2 different types of fish.

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Australian Spotted Jellyfish
Phyllorhiza punctata Phyllorhiza punctata


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3 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Very nice spotting and shots!

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 11 years ago

I like your third picture with the light coming through.

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Interesting spotting! Welcome to the community!

DavidBrand
Spotted by
DavidBrand

South Australia, Australia

Spotted on Apr 17, 2011
Submitted on Jun 14, 2012

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