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The cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris), also known as the cabbagehead jellyfish, is a species of jellyfish in the family Stomolophidae. Its common name derives from its similarity to a cannonball in shape and size. Its dome-shaped bell can reach 25 cm (10 in) in diameter. The rim is often colored with brown pigment.
In China, some species of jellyfish in the Rhizostomeae order caught in coastal areas have been utilized as an aphrodisiac and a source of food and ingredient in Chinese cuisine for over 1,700 years. [1] Cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris) [2] [3] and jelly blubber (Catostylus mosaicus) [4] [5] [6] are edible species of jellyfish. When ...
Stomolophus fritillarius is a species of true jellyfish in the family Stomolophidae. [1] It is on occasion, collectively with Stomolophus meleagris , referred to as the cannonball jellyfish . [ 2 ]
Some people even accidentally step on them while on the beach without realizing and end up getting a slippery surprise. A cannonball jellyfish washed ashore along Hilton Head Island’s coast.
Sea lice and jellyfish can be a pesky problem on beaches in and around Myrtle Beach. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.
Some small fish are immune to the stings of the jellyfish and live among the tentacles, serving as bait in a fish trap; they are safe from potential predators and are able to share the fish caught by the jellyfish. [88] The cannonball jellyfish has a symbiotic relationship with ten different species of fish, and with the longnose spider crab ...
Worried about getting stung by a jellyfish at the beach? Here's how to navigate the worst-case scenario. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Fitness. Food. Games. Health. Home ...
Over 100 cannonball jellyfish dot the shoreline on Hilton Head Island on April 19, 2021. The jellyfish, which don’t sting, wash up each year in spring and early summer.