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It was a happy coincidence that researchers at Texas A&M at Galveston found a new species of moon jellyfish while astronauts were preparing for a trip to the moon.
Moon jellyfish are one of the most well-studied jellyfish in the world, named for their translucent, moon-like bell.
Associate Professor Maria Pia Meglietta helped identify the new species.
With this discovery, there are now four known moon jellyfish species in the Gulf.
For NPR News, I'm Juliana Washburn in Galveston.
It was a happy coincidence that researchers at Texas A&M at Galveston found a new species of moon jellyfish while astronauts were preparing for a trip to the moon.
Moon jellyfish are one of the most well-studied jellyfish in the world, named for their translucent, moon-like bell.
Associate Professor Maria Pia Miglietta helped identify the new species.
With this discovery, there are now four known moon jellyfish species in the Gulf.
For NPR News, I'm Juliana Washburn in Galveston.