6/14/2011 Moon Jellyfish by: Eli, Lana and Eliana

6/14/2011 What does this animal look like?

6/14/2011 The moon jellyfish has a saucer that is at the top part of the body. There are 4 horseshoe - shaped structures near the center of the saucer that are yellow, pink or bluish in adults. The saucer is 16 inches wide.

6/14/2011 Where does this animal live?

6/14/2011 This animal lives at the surface of the ocean and large harbors. They can be found in the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean. (The purple area is where they live.)

6/14/2011 What does this animal eat?

6/14/2011 The moon jellyfish eats shellfish, crustaceans, fish eggs, larva and plankton.

6/14/2011 How does this animal protect itself?

6/14/2011 It protects itself by using its stingers that are located under its saucer. They are poisonous.

6/14/2011 What are other interesting facts about this animal?

6/14/2011 The moon jellyfish turns purple or orange depending on its last meal. If an animal eats a jellyfish the animal dies. A moon jellyfish has no brain, blood or nervous system.