Cassiosomes are cell clusters that contain symbiotic dinoflagellates and nematocysts and released in a suspension of mucus by the up-side down jellyfish Cassiopea xamachana into the water column. Divers passing Cassiopea colonies experience skin irritation without directly disturbing the jellyfish. ...
Metatranscriptome of Jellyfish Cassiopea xamachana and symbiotic dinoflagellate Symbiodinium from Pennsylvania, USA - 1_T1E_ScyKB8 developmental time series