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Freshwater Jellyfish Spotted in Montana | Helena News
A freshwater jellyfish, Craspedacusta sowerbii, has mysteriously appeared in Montana’s lakes—first spotted in August 2026 by Viv Veitch, who mistook it for plastic before realizing its slimy, moving nature. Native to eastern Asia and already widespread across the U.S., this species typically lives as tiny polyps underwater, only blooming into free-floating jellyfish in warm months. Last seen in Montana in 2009, its reappearance raises questions about how it got there and whether it poses a threat—though officials note no major harm in other states. The key takeaway? Clean, drain, and dry your…
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