Stomolophus meleagris Cannonball Jellyfish |
The Cannonball Jellyfish is by far the most common Jellyfish found on northeast Florida beaches. It can be found by the hundreds following sustained on-shore winds or after rough seas such as those associated with a passing storm. |
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Mayport Naval Station Beach, Duval County, Florida 1/22/2007 |
Note the small crab, pictured at the bottom of the image, that is apparently feeding on the jellyfish. |