The Young Stages of the Cannonball Jellyfish (Stomolophus sp. 2) from the Central Gulf of California (Mexico)

Author(s)

Cristina Gomez-Salinas, Laura ^[1] ; Lopez-Martinez, Juana ^[2] ; Carrara Morandini, Andre ^{[3, 4]}

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Med Vet & Zootecnia, Mexico City 04510, DF - Mexico

^[2] Ctr Invest Biol Noroeste SC CIBNOR, Guaymas 85460 - Mexico

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biociencias, Dept Zool, Rua Matao 101 Trav 14, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Ctr Biol Marinha, Rodovia Dr Manoel Hipolito do Rego Km 131-5, BR-11612109 Sao Sebastao, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: DIVERSITY-BASEL; v. 13, n. 6 JUN 2021.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

Exploitation of the cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus sp. 2) is increasing in Mexico and USA due to successful fisheries associated with seasonal blooms in coastal areas. Previously, it was proposed that such blooms could be identified by recognizing the presence of young stages in the water. In our work, we aim to describe the young stages (ephyra and metaephyra) found in the Las Guasimas lagoon, Sonora, Mexico. The description of specimens is based on photographs, drawings, and morphological measurements aimed at helping in the early detection of blooming events. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 15/21007-9 - Recognizing the diversity of jellyfishes (Medusozoa, Rhopaliophora)
• Grantee: André Carrara Morandini
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants