Life cycle of the Moon Jelly

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Vector graphic illustrating the life cycle stages of the moon jellyfish (Aurelia Aurita). It has been created as a contribution to the genetics chapter of a biology text book in order to serve as an example of an organism with both asexual and sexual forms of reproduction.

Vektor graphic Illustration: Moon Jellyfish life cycle
Life cycle of moon jelly fish illustrating the different life stages.
Detailed view of male medusa
Detailed view of male medusa shown from below with the mouth, oral arms and tentacles visible.
Detailed view of female medusa
Detailed view of female medusa. Ovaries for the production of egg cells can be observed as four orange circular structures in the exumbrella.
Final illustration shown as figure in biology textbook (i.e. Fokus Biologie. Cornelsen Verlag GmbH, Berlin).
Final illustration shown as figure in biology textbook (i.e. Fokus Biologie. Cornelsen Verlag GmbH, Berlin).