{"id":37047,"date":"2024-04-08T05:57:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T05:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37047"},"modified":"2024-04-08T05:57:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T05:57:43","slug":"purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple-striped Jellyfish &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The purple-striped jellyfish, found off California&#8217;s coast, has a bell that grows up to 2.3 feet wide and sports vibrant purple stripes. While beautiful, its sting can be painful, so admire from a distance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>{Prelims \u2013 Envi \u2013 Species}\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d71d9fa9436\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d71d9fa9436\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#Context\" title=\"Context:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Context:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#Jellyfish_bloom\" title=\"Jellyfish bloom:&nbsp;\">Jellyfish bloom:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#Pelagia_noctiluca_jellyfish\" title=\"Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish:&nbsp;\">Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#Jellyfish\" title=\"Jellyfish:&nbsp;\">Jellyfish:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#1_Are_there_any_jellyfish_with_purple_and_stripes\" title=\"1. Are there any jellyfish with purple and stripes?\">1. Are there any jellyfish with purple and stripes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#2_Do_purple-striped_jellyfish_sting\" title=\"2. Do purple-striped jellyfish sting?\">2. Do purple-striped jellyfish sting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#3_Where_do_purple-striped_jellyfish_live\" title=\"3. Where do purple-striped jellyfish live?\">3. Where do purple-striped jellyfish live?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#4_Are_purple-striped_jellyfish_dangerous\" title=\"4. Are purple-striped jellyfish dangerous?\">4. Are purple-striped jellyfish dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#5_Can_I_keep_a_purple-striped_jellyfish_as_a_pet\" title=\"5. Can I keep a purple-striped jellyfish as a pet?\">5. Can I keep a purple-striped jellyfish as a pet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/purple-striped-jellyfish-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span><strong>Context:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Venomous jellyfish blooms have been sighted along the coast of <strong>Visakhapatnam<\/strong> in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These jellyfish are called <strong>Pelagia noctiluca<\/strong> or <strong>purple-striped jellyfish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jellyfish_bloom\"><\/span><strong>Jellyfish bloom:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is when the population of the species <strong>increases dramatically within a short period of time<\/strong>, usually due to a <strong>higher reproduction rate<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong> Jellyfish blooms happen because of warm ocean temperatures.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Effects:<\/strong> These blooms will hurt the fishing and tourism industries.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Blooms can also occur naturally, often when ocean and wind currents push jellyfish into one area.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pelagia_noctiluca_jellyfish\"><\/span><strong>Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"191\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish\" class=\"wp-image-37049 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 338px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 338\/191;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is <strong>found worldwide<\/strong> in <strong>tropical<\/strong> and <strong>warm-temperature seas<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are <strong>rare<\/strong> on the <strong>East coast of India<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Unlike other jellyfish, these jellyfish have <strong>stingers<\/strong> not only on their tentacles but also on their bell.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are known for their <strong>painful sting<\/strong>, which can be life-threatening. If they sting someone, the jellyfish can cause severe pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These are <strong>bioluminescent<\/strong>, having an <strong>ability to produce light in the dark<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jellyfish\"><\/span><strong>Jellyfish:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Despite their name, jellyfish are <strong>not fish<\/strong>. Instead, they are <strong>invertebrates<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Jellyfish <strong>do not have<\/strong> a head, a brain, a heart, a circulatory system, or organs for respiration and excretion.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A key characteristic of jellyfish is the presence of venomous stinging structures called <strong>nematocysts<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Jellyfish are <strong>found in all oceans<\/strong>. They are most abundant in <strong>tropical waters<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Show great diversity in colour. Species may be white, orange, yellow, pink, red, purple, blue or translucent.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Conservation status<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IUCN Red List Status<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Not Evaluated<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CITES status<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Convention on Migratory Species<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><strong> (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Visakhapatnam\/venomous-jellyfish-blooms-spotted-along-visakhapatnam-coast-in-andhra-pradesh\/article68023846.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong> )<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Are_there_any_jellyfish_with_purple_and_stripes\"><\/span><strong>1. Are there any jellyfish with purple and stripes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several jellyfish species with coloration might be described as purple and striped. Some possibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Porpita porpita (Portuguese Man o&#8217; War):<\/strong> This isn&#8217;t a true jellyfish, but a colony. It has a violet or purple gas bladder with trailing tentacles that can deliver a painful sting.<\/li><li><strong>Violet Sea Gooseberry (Pleurobrachia rhodopis):<\/strong> This small, bioluminescent jellyfish has a bell-shaped body that can range from pinkish-purple to violet and sometimes has faint stripes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_purple-striped_jellyfish_sting\"><\/span>2. Do purple-striped<strong> jellyfish sting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, the sting potential depends on the specific jellyfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Portuguese Man o&#8217; War:<\/strong> Delivers a painful sting that can cause welts, respiratory issues, and muscle cramps.<\/li><li><strong>Violet Sea Gooseberry:<\/strong> Sting is mild and unlikely to be noticeable for humans.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Where_do_purple-striped_jellyfish_live\"><\/span>3. Where do purple-striped<strong> jellyfish live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The habitat depends on the species:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Portuguese Man o&#8217; War:<\/strong> Found in warmer waters around the world, often drifting on the surface with the current.<\/li><li><strong>Violet Sea Gooseberry:<\/strong> Found in temperate and subpolar waters around the world, often at deeper depths.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Are_purple-striped_jellyfish_dangerous\"><\/span><strong>4. Are purple-striped jellyfish dangerous?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it depends on the species:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Portuguese Man o&#8217; War:<\/strong> This can cause painful stings and should be avoided.<\/li><li><strong>Violet Sea Gooseberry:<\/strong> Sting is mild and not dangerous to humans.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_keep_a_purple-striped_jellyfish_as_a_pet\"><\/span><strong>5. Can I keep a purple-striped jellyfish as a pet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most jellyfish species are not well-suited for aquariums. 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