Moscow has been experiencing record temperatures in recent days, which could affect the capital’s fauna. Deputy Director General of the Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology Irina Meintser does not rule out the appearance of jellyfish in reservoirs in Moscow and the Moscow region.
By the way, jellyfish live not only in salt water, but also in fresh water. Freshwater jellyfish now live in the form of polyps in some reservoirs in Moscow and the Moscow region. However, the TASS expert reported that when the water is heated above 26 degrees, it can turn into ordinary swimming jellyfish. However, they do not pose a danger to humans.
“Jellyfish are characterized by a complex life cycle: polyp – ether – jellyfish. In order for polyps to begin to transform into floating jellyfish, a high temperature is needed – on average, about 29 degrees. A prolonged period of warm weather and warming of the water layers in which polyps are located to 26 to 33 degrees increases the likelihood of the onset of the strobilation process, during which polyps transform into jellyfish.” .
Hippos have previously been seen swimming in the Yauza in Moscow. Read about this unusual event here.
Source: People Talk
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