Aurelia aurita

Aurelia aurita, commonly known as the moon jellyfish, is a transparent, dome-shaped marine creature found in oceans worldwide. It has a soft, gelatinous body with a gentle, pulsating bell that propels it through the water. Its four horseshoe-shaped gonads are visible through the bell's top, and it uses tiny tentacles around the edge to catch plankton and small fish for food. As part of the jellyfish family, it plays a role in ocean ecosystems by helping control plankton populations and serving as prey for larger marine animals. Its delicate appearance masks an important place in the ocean food chain.