Freshwater Jellyfish in Idaho | Spokane News

Freshwater jellyfish are showing up in Idaho ponds—yes, really—and scientists are baffled. These harmless, China-born Craspedacusta sowerbii hitched rides on plants and fish to spread globally, now appearing in 45 U.S. states and every continent except Antarctica. They can lie dormant for years, then suddenly bloom under just the right conditions—like 77°F water. No threat to humans, but their mysterious life cycle and sudden appearances make them a scientific enigma waiting to be solved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a696e855f7e4e9c9