🎓 Educational Info and Facts |
- Jellyfish are ancient creatures that have been swimming in the world"s oceans for more than 500 million years. They predate both dinosaurs and sharks!
- Despite their name, jellyfish are not fish. They belong to the phylum Cnidaria and are considered plankton, meaning their movement is largely influenced by ocean currents.
- Some jellyfish species are bioluminescent, producing light through a chemical reaction. This natural light display serves various purposes, including attracting prey and deterring predators.
- Jellyfish have a simple body structure, lacking a brain, heart, or bones. Instead, they rely on a nerve net and specialized cells called cnidocytes to capture and immobilize prey with their tentacles.
- The box jellyfish is one of the most venomous creatures in the world. Its venom can cause heart failure and death in a few minutes. However, not all jellyfish are harmful to humans.
- There are thousands of jellyfish species, each with unique characteristics. Some jellyfish are tiny, while others, like the lion"s mane jellyfish, have tentacles that can stretch over 100 feet!
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| 😎 Fun FactDid you know that a group of jellyfish is called a smack? Imagine encountering a smack of jellyfish during your underwater adventures! ππ |