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Aurelia aurita, Print, Aurelia aurita (also called the common jellyfish, moon jellyfish, moon jelly or saucer jelly) is a widely studied species of the genus Aurelia. All species in the genus are closely related, and it is difficult to identify Aurelia medusae without genetic sampling; most of what follows applies equally to all species of the genus. The most common method used to identify the species consists of selecting a jellyfish from a harbour using a device, usually a drinking glass and then photographing the subject. This means that they can be released in to the harbour shortly afterwards and return to their natural habitat.
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natural habitat Aurelia aurita Print common jellyfish moon jellyfish moon jelly saucer jelly widely studied species genus Aurelia species genus closely related difficult identify Aurelia medusae genetic sampling follows applies equally common method identify species consists selecting jellyfish harbour using device usually drinking glass photographing subject means released harbour shortly afterwards return natural habitat