Overview
Introduction
Economic Importance
Physical Description
Size
Ecology
Local Occurrence
Global Distribution
Crypsis
Life History & Behaviour
Life Cycle & Reproduction
Locomotion
Feeding (Report)
Anatomy & Physiology
Nervous System
Musculature
Respiration, Circulation & Excretion
Evolution & Systematics
Systematics
Conservation & Threats
Conservation
Threats
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CRYPSIS
Cryptic organisms are usually those found hiding beneath, within or among plants, rocks or other organisms. While jellyfish are not considered to be truly cryptic species, the collected specimen was found to blend in very well with the surrounding waters. The only reason that Aequorea sp. was seen during collection was that it was viewed from above the water, looking down towards to sand. It can be assumed that due to its colour, Aequorea sp. would be difficult to see by other marine creatures intent on consuming it. It can therefore be established that while it was not truly cryptic, there is some level of disguise that is displayed by Aequorea sp.
Figure 3.5: Aequorea sp. displaying its ability to
blend into the surrounding waters. Photograph
taken on Heron Island by Katie Maling.
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