The Cubomedusæ

"The Cubomedusæ" by Franklin Story Conant is a late 19th-century scientific paper that explores the world of Cubomedusæ, a rare kind of jellyfish. This work, created as a doctoral paper for Johns Hopkins University, dives into the biology and body structure of these creatures. Conant's research is all about sorting out where these jellyfish fit in the science world and understanding their unique body parts. He shares stories about his research trips, like finding two new types of these jellyfish in Jamaica. In this document, the author sets the scene for a closer look at how these jellyfish are built, how they work, and where they live, giving readers a base for understanding the detailed descriptions that come later.