How did the moon jelly fish get its name?

The moon jellyfish, scientifically known as Aurelia aurita, derives its name from its translucent, bell-shaped body that resembles the shape and appearance of the moon. Its delicate, ethereal qualities, combined with its pale, often bluish or whitish color, contribute to this lunar association. The term "jellyfish" reflects its gelatinous, soft body structure, which is characteristic of many species in the class Scyphozoa.