Bay nettle jellyfishKEITH BAYHA, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Bay nettle jellyfish versus sea nettle jellyfish NOAA FISHERIES
Image of the Day: Bay Nettle Jelly
From their smaller size and fewer tentacles, nettle jellyfish inhabiting the Chesapeake Bay are noticeably different from their ocean-dwelling counterparts, prompting scientists to classify them as different species.
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