From Polyp to Jellyfish (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

From Polyp to Jellyfish

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Jellyfish start out in a stationary polyp stage and later develop into jellyfish, when environmental conditions are right. The Morbakka virulenta, pictured here, is beginning to develop into a full-fledged jelly.

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