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Jelly Lei

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Jelly Lei
  • Anthobrachia hebesoros, the young stack of flower arms. Reproductive stage of a flower-like jelly.
  • 1. Polyp
  • Despite its resemblance to a kelp, the jelly lei prefers to hang underneath surfaces - where it cannot photosynthesize. It is the rooted polyp phase of a jellyfish's life cycle. The chain of 'flowers' growing beneath the polyp are larval jellyfish, called ephyra. The stalk itself is called a scyphistome.
  • 2. Ephyral traits
  • The budding larvae have broad, flat petals which will eventually merge into the adult jelly's bell. These petals already host photosynthetic symbiotes - it is possible the adult jelly will seek light sources to grow, akin to the terrestrial upside-down jelly. Note the purple color produced by photosynthetic retinal, the same molecule your eyes use to detect light.
  • 3. Heat stress
  • The jelly lei's growth cycle has been accelerated by heat stress. The stalked parent may release its larvae early to allow them to swim clear of hot, oxygen-depleted water.
  • Assessment: sign of ecological crisis.

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