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==Behavior== ==Behavior==
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==References== ==References==

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Not to be confused with Cassiopeia (disambiguation).

Cassiopea
Cassiopea sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Scyphozoa
Order: Rhizostomeae
Family: Cassiopeidae
Agassiz, 1862
Genus: Cassiopea
Péron & Lesueur, 1809
Species

8 species, see text

several white frondy creatures amongst strands of bright green seaweed
Cassiopea sp. in seaweed.

Cassiopea (upside-down jellyfish) is a genus of true jellyfish and the only members of the family Cassiopeidae. They are found in warmer coastal regions around the world, including shallow mangrove swamps, mudflats, canals, and turtle grass flats in Florida, and the Caribbean and Micronesia. The medusa usually lives upside-down on the bottom, which has earned them the common name. These jellyfish partake in a symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic dinoflagellates and therefore, must lay upside-down in areas with sufficient light penetration to fuel their energy source. Where found, there may be numerous individuals with varying shades of white, blue, green and brown.

Species

According to the World Register of Marine Species, this genus includes 8 species:

Also recognized:

Defence system

Cassiopea species have a mild sting since they are primarily photosynthetic, but sensitive individuals may have a stronger reaction. The photosynthesis occurs because, like most corals, they host zooxanthellae in their tissues. The stinging cells are also found in cellular masses, dubbed "cassiosomes", excreted in a mucus; swimmers swimming near the jellyfish may come in contact with these cassiosomes and be stung. The stings, appearing in the form of a red rash-like skin irritation, are known for being extraordinarily itchy. Sometimes this jellyfish is picked up by the crab Dorippe frascone and carried on its back. The crab uses the jellyfish to defend itself against possible predators.

Behavior

Certain species of Cassiopea have been observed to enter a sleep state - exhibiting decreased pulsation rate, reduced responsiveness to stimuli, and compensatory rebound sleep after deprivation.

References

  1. "Cassiopeidae". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  2. Ohdera Aki H., Abrams Michael J., Ames Cheryl L., Baker David M., Suescún-Bolívar Luis P., Collins Allen G., Freeman Christopher J., Gamero-Mora Edgar, Goulet Tamar L., Hofmann Dietrich K., Jaimes-Becerra Adrian, Long Paul F., Marques Antonio C., Miller Laura A., Mydlarz Laura D., Morandini Andre C., Newkirk Casandra R., Putri Sastia P., Samson Julia E., Stampar Sérgio N., Steinworth Bailey, Templeman Michelle, Thomé Patricia E., Vlok Marli, Woodley Cheryl M., Wong Jane C.Y., Martindale Mark Q., Fitt William K., Medina Mónica (2018). "Upside-Down but Headed in the Right Direction: Review of the Highly Versatile Cassiopea xamachana System". Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 6: 35. doi:10.3389/fevo.2018.00035.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "Cassiopea". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  4. Murphy, Richard C. (2002). Coral Reefs: Cities Under The Sea. Princeton, New Jersey: The Darwin Press. ISBN 978-0-87850-138-0. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  5. Ames, Cheryl L.; Klompen, Anna M. L.; Badhiwala, Krishna; Muffett, Kade; Reft, Abigail J.; Kumar, Mehr; Janssen, Jennie D.; Schultzhaus, Janna N.; Field, Lauren D.; Muroski, Megan E.; Bezio, Nick (2020-02-13). "Cassiosomes are stinging-cell structures in the mucus of the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea xamachana". Communications Biology. 3 (1): 67. doi:10.1038/s42003-020-0777-8. ISSN 2399-3642. PMC 7018847. PMID 32054971.
  6. "Stinging water mystery solved: Jellyfish can sting swimmers, prey with 'mucus grenades'". Phys.org. February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  7. "The surprising, ancient behavior of jellyfish". EurekAlert. Retrieved 22 September 2017.

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Taxon identifiers
Cassiopea
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