WEBSchijfkwallen (Scyphozoa) zijn een klasse van ongewervelde dieren uit de stam der neteldieren (Cnidaria). Schijfkwallen worden ook wel 'echte kwallen' genoemd omdat bijna alle vertegenwoordigers een groot en opvallend kwalstadium vertonen.
Scyphozoa | cnidarian class | Britannica
WEBmoon jelly, (genus Aurelia ), genus of marine jellyfish of the order Semaeostomeae (class Scyphozoa, phylum Cnidaria) characterized by their pale translucent bodies and commonly found in coastal waters, particularly those of North America and Europe. The adult may grow as large as 40 cm (16 inches) in diameter.
WEBScyphozoa. By Michelle Morris and Daphne G. Fautin. There are approximately 200 species of Scyphozoans organized into four orders. Familiar scyphozoans include Aurelia (the moon jelly) and Cyanea (the …
Jellyfish | Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, Anatomy, & Facts
WEBJellyfish, any planktonic marine member of the class Scyphozoa (phylum Cnidaria), a group of invertebrate animals composed of about 200 described species, or of the class Cubozoa (approximately 20 species). Learn more about the characteristics and natural history of jellyfish in this article.
28.2C: Class Scyphozoa - Biology LibreTexts
WEBClass Scyphozoa, an exclusively marine class of animals with about 200 known species, includes all the jellies. The defining characteristic of this class is that the medusa is the prominent stage in the life cycle, although there is a polyp stage present.
Introduction to the Scyphozoa - University of California …
WEBIntroduction to the Scyphozoa The true jellyfish. Aurelia, or Moon Jellies, by the reefs off Lizard Island, Australia. Photo by Chris Meyer. Scyphozoans include most of the jellyfish familiar to beach-goers; other similar …
Scyphozoa - Animalia
WEB50 species. The Scyphozoa are an exclusively marine class of the phylum Cnidaria, referred to as the true jellyfish (or "true jellies"). The class name Scyphozoa comes from the Greek word skyphos (σκύφος), denoting a kind of drinking cup …
Jellyfish (Scyphozoa) | Jelly Fish Information | Earth Life
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · This expansive article will dive deep into the biology, behavior, environmental impacts, biotechnical promise, and future trajectories of mysterious jellyfish spanning over 500 million years since the Cambrian evolutionary explosion. Table of Contents. Jellyfish (Scyphozoa) In An Aquarium.
WEBJul 8, 2015 · Massive proliferations of scyphozoan jellyfish considerably affect human industries and irreversibly change food webs. Efforts to understand the role of jellyfish in marine ecosystems are based on ...
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