Bay nettle
A species of Sea nettle Scientific name : Chrysaora chesapeakei Genus : Sea nettle
Bay nettle, A species of Sea nettle
Botanical name: Chrysaora chesapeakei
Genus: Sea nettle
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Bay nettle (Chrysaora chesapeakei) is a species of stinging jellyfish. Although its stings are not fatal to humans (barring an allergic reaction), such stings can be uncomfortable. As its name suggests, it is native to the Chesapeake Bay, where its presence is both helpful and harmful to local fishing industries.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Cnidarians Class
Jelly fish Order
Flag-mouth jellies Family
Pelagiid jellies Genus
Sea nettle Species
Bay nettle