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Moon jellyfishAge: 1 to 2 yearsLength: About 3 inches, but 6 inches or more wide Weight: ½ pound Born: New England Aquarium in Boston In the wild: Live in oceans worldwide, especially tropical bays. At the zoo: Lower level of Australian Adventure Welcome Center. Family: Larvae stage grows a hollow, tube-shaped body on sea floor. For as many as 25 years, they can send out tiny, free-swimming new jellyfish. Food: In the wild, plankton and larvae of clams and snails. At the zoo, brine shrimp, black worms and jellyfish food. Fun fact: Jellyfish feel really slimy, and you can see food particles in their stomach. |
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