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Ohrenqualle

Aurelia aurita

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<em>Aurelia aurita</em>, commonly known as the common jellyfish or moon jellyfish, is a scyphozoan cnidarian in the family Ulmaridae. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN. The species is recorded from Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden, and it is broadly distributed throughout temperate and tropical coastal marine environments worldwide. It typically inhabits open coastal waters, bays, and estuaries, where it drifts with ocean currents. Aurelia aurita is among the most widely studied jellyfish species and is known for periodic blooms in nutrient-enriched or warming coastal waters. Diet information for this species is not available in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミズクラゲ
Spanish medusa común
French aurélie
German Ohrenqualle
Portuguese medusa-da-lua
Russian Аурелия ушастая
Turkish ay denizanas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ohrenqualle?
The scientific name of Ohrenqualle is Aurelia aurita. It belongs to the genus Aurelia.
Where does Ohrenqualle live?
Ohrenqualle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Ohrenqualle belong to?
Ohrenqualle (Aurelia aurita) belongs to the genus Aurelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulmaridae.
What kingdom does Ohrenqualle belong to?
Ohrenqualle (Aurelia aurita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Aurelia — 1 Species

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Ohrenqualle
Aurelia aurita
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