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On the occurrence of the scyphomedusan Pelagia noctiluca in the English Channel in 1966

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

F. S. Russell
Affiliation:
The Plymouth Laboratory

Extract

The oceanic scyphomedusa Pelagia noctiluca (Forskål) was exceptionally abundant in the coastal waters of Devon and Cornwall in the year 1966. Very young stages were taken only in the months of October, December, January and early February, indicating that the medusa has a restricted breeding season.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1967

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