Class
Common name: Jellyfish
Scientific name: Scyphozoa
Scyphozoa is the class of marine animals commonly known as the true jellyfish. These gelatinous creatures are known for their pulsating bell-shaped bodies and trailing tentacles. Scyphozoans play a role in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey. In the aquarium, they require specialized care and tanks designed to prevent injury, as their delicate bodies can easily be damaged by standard aquarium equipment. They feed on a variety of small planktonic organisms and need to be kept in systems that replicate their natural open-water environment to thrive.