Economic Importance for Humans: Negative
Blooms of Chrysaora quinquecirrha negatively impact humans. Economically, these large masses of jellies deter swimmers, beach goers, and tourists from entering the water. If one comes in physical contact with the Atlantic sea nettle, thousands of stinging nematocysts on tentacles penetrate toxins into the skin, causing a painful rash.
Negative Impacts: injures humans (bites or stings, venomous )
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Author: Nate Lanier, Radford University
Editor: Gregory Zagursky, Radford University
Author: Alexi Weber, Radford University
Lanier, N. 2011. "Chrysaora quinquecirrha" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Chrysaora_quinquecirrha.html
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