The scientific name for upside down jelly fish is Cassiopeia xamachana and is usually found in the southern Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and other tropical waters. Its habitat is usually shallow waters and it is often seen in mangrove swamps. Its food is mostly produced by symbiotic algae which live in their tissues and plankton. But in the zoo, the diet is fish, zoo plankton and marine invertebrates.

Other specific features of upside down jelly fish regarding the size is that they can reach a diameter of 12 to 14 inches. Their reproduction is done in sexual manner in one part of their life and asexually in another part. They have a glowing appearance in the dark and contain symbiotic golden algae. On the outside, they have lacy frilly ruffles.

The upside down jelly fish has many mini mouths ranging up to forty and the major part of their body is made of water which forms up to 95 percent, with the rest consisting of salt and protein matter. It is usually seen at the water bottom and could be taken for a sea anemone. It stings very rarely and even this is not very poisonous. Oxygen is produced by the symbiotic algae within its body and this enables it to survive even in water with less oxygen in it.

The white spotted jelly fish invasive species mainly feeds on snail species and is usually found in southwestern Pacific. The largest size to be recorded is 28 inches, though their average size is 17 to 19 inches bell size. They are not very venomous and hence not a threat to humans. Its sting is quite mild and can be cured with vinegar or salt water.

The white spotted jelly fish invasive species is, however, a threat to the marine species and is called an invasive species, as it eats up the larvae and eggs of important fish species and also the planktons. This fish consumes about 13,200 gallons of sea water and absorbs the planktons depriving the other inhabitant species of their food. This invasive species is a real threat to various types of shrimps.

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