Is an Adult Jellyfish Sessile or Planktonic? Explore Its Characteristics and Life Cycle
Most adult jellyfish, mainly scyphozoans, are pelagic and free-swimming in the ocean. Some smaller species are planktonic, drifting with currents. However, the Stauromedusae order contains sessile jellyfish that attach to the ocean floor. Therefore, jellyfish can be either planktonic or sessile. The jellyfish life cycle includes several stages. It begins as a fertilized egg, developing … Read more