Study Of Museum Specimen Of Aurelia (Coelenterata) With Comment And Diagram

COMMENTS OF AURELIA 

Distribution:-

Aurelia is found in coastal waters of all oceans of the world .

Habit and Habitat:-

Aurelia is a solitary, marine, jelly-fish.

Characteristics:-

1. Aurelia is the commonest jelly-fish.
2. The mouth has four corners situated on the short manubrium .
3. The medusa is bowl or saucer-shaped having tetramerous radial symmetry, measuring about 7.5-10 cm in diameter.
4. Moth leads into a short gullet which opens into the stomach.
5. It is unisexual.
6. The gametes are discharged into the stomach and passed out through the mouth. 

Economic Importance Aurelia :-

1. Used as a food in orient.
2. It can produce an uncomfortable burning sensation, painful and even dangerous strings. 

DIAGRAM OF AURELIA