Let’s know Habitat of Moon Jellyfish
Moon jellyfish live in temperate waters of 9-19 degrees. They like clear, nutritious seawater with a salinity of 24-32 and feed on plankton. They are widely distributed in temperate waters around the world and prefer steady water currents. These conditions constitute their ideal living environment.
The habitat of the moon jelly fish is unique. Here is a detailed introduction to its habitat
Water temperature
Jellyfish have certain requirements for water temperature. They usually live in seawater with a water temperature range of 6 to 31 degrees. However, they prefer to live in temperate waters with a temperature of 9 to 19 degrees, where the currents must remain stable. Summer is the favorite season for jelly fish. When July and August come, the temperature of the seawater gradually rises and the dissolved oxygen content decreases. This environment becomes the exclusive territory of jellyfish.
Salinity
Moon jelly fish also have a certain adaptability to salinity. They can survive in waters with different salinities, but usually choose waters with lower salinity as their habitat. The lower and upper limits of their salinity are 24 and 32 respectively.
Water quality
Water quality has a significant impact on the vitality of jellyfish. They need clear and nutrient-rich seawater to maintain the healthy growth of their umbrellas and tentacles. The better the water quality, the stronger the vitality of the jelly fish. At the same time, moon jelly fish also show tolerance to ammonia nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen, with an upper limit concentration of 2 mg/L.
Food Sources
Moon jellyfish need an adequate food source to sustain their life activities. They feed mainly on plankton, including mollusks, crustaceans, tunicate larvae, rotifers, larval polychaetes, protozoa, diatoms, fish eggs, and other small organisms. Sometimes they also eat gelatinous zooplankton, such as hydromedusae and comb jellies.
Geographical Distribution
Moon jellyfish are widely distributed in temperate waters around the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are not restricted to a specific habitat, but are widely found in waters between 70°N and 40°S, and are commonly found near shores, estuaries, and harbors.
Other conditions
Moon jellyfish prefer sea areas with stable water flow, which provide them with stable living conditions. At the same time, they are highly mobile and can swim freely in the ocean to find the most suitable living environment.
In summary, the habitat of jellyfish has the characteristics of suitable water temperature, moderate salinity, clear water quality, sufficient food, wide geographical distribution and stable water flow. These conditions together provide an ideal living environment for moon jellyfish.
