Interspecific Predation of Common Strait of Georgia Planktonic Coelenterates: Laboratory Evidence

Abstract

Among the common pelagic coelenterates of Departure Bay, B.C., Stomotoca atra, Eutonina indicans, Aequorea victoria, and Aurelia aurita show predation on other species under laboratory conditions. Selectivity is demonstrated in the diets of each of these predators.Key words: Stomotoca atra, Eutonina indicans, Aequorea victoria, medusae, feeding, Aurelia aurita