The genome of the giant Nomura’s jellyfish sheds light on the early evolution of active predation

Volume: 17, Issue: 1
Published: Mar 29, 2019
Abstract
Unique among cnidarians, jellyfish have remarkable morphological and biochemical innovations that allow them to actively hunt in the water column and were some of the first animals to become free-swimming. The class Scyphozoa, or true jellyfish, are characterized by a predominant medusa life-stage consisting of a bell and venomous tentacles used for hunting and defense, as well as using pulsed jet propulsion for mobility. Here, we present the...
Paper Details
Title
The genome of the giant Nomura’s jellyfish sheds light on the early evolution of active predation
Published Date
Mar 29, 2019
Volume
17
Issue
1
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