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The study investigates the respiration rates and metabolic demands of the jellyfish Aurelia aurita in Tokyo Bay, focusing on large medusae with bell diameters of 11-24 cm. It establishes a relationship between respiration rate, water temperature, and body dry weight, finding that the daily carbon demand varies across seasons, with higher demands in summer. The research provides insights into the carbon budget of A. aurita populations and their role in the coastal planktonic ecosystem.
- Author
- Murilo Marques Maia
- Language
- EN