Phyllorhiza punctata
Phyllorhiza punctata
(Australian spotted jellyfish)
Coelenterates-Scyphozoan
Exotic

Impact ID6470
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionPhyllorhiza punctata eat large amounts of zooplankton, making it harder for native animals to find food.
Reference41942
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationPadre Island, Texas

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/5/2024].

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