Is jellyfish really a fish

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

No. It is a very ancient hollow animal. It used to be in a group of animals called 'Coelenterates', meaning, "Hollow", but have more recently been reclassified.
Jellyfish are not fish and are actually members of the phylum Cnidaria, not Chordata.

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago

What else can I help you with?

What fish is responsible for the most human deaths?

Not really a fish, but the Box Jellyfish kills the most.

Why jellyfish is not a fish?

Fish are vertebrates, jellyfish are invertebrates.

If jellyfish aren't really fish why do they have the word fish in their name?

Before the detailed nomenclature of taxonomy, many marine animals received the name "fish" because they were found in the sea. This includes jellyfish, starfish, and crawfish.

What are the lyrics to Jellyfish by Julian smith?

Jellyfish Jelly fish Jellyfish Jelly fish Take some jelly, take some fish, look at that sandwich, dee-leash! Just make sure you don't eat a real jellyfish OR YOU'LL DIE Jellyfish Jelly fish Jellyfish Jelly fish Jellyfish Jelly fish Jeelllyfish Jellyfish This world is full of compound words, speck slower, bro, or you won't be hurt. If you talk quick, you might sound slick, but I also might think you just asked me to make you a real jellyfish sandwich, AND YOU'LL DIE Jellyfish Jelly fish Jellyfish Jelly fish Hear the difference? Jellyfish Jelly fish It's sudule but it could take your life Jeellyfish Big 'Ole Nasty Fish Jellyfish Jelly fish Jellyfish Jelly fish

Why do scientists call jellyfish jellies?

They prefer to call them jellies since they are not really a fish

Jellyfish is not a fishjustify?

jellyfish is not a fish.

What fish do jellyfish eat?

jellyfish eat small fish and microplankton

Why does the jellyfish belong in the reptiles and jellyfish and fish group?

Jellyfish, reptiles, and fish are all members of the animal kingdom.

What type of food is a portuguese man-of-war?

it is a type of jellyfish, which isn't really a fish at all!

Is a jellyfish carnivore herbivore or omnivore?

Most if not all jellyfish are carnivorous.Jellyfish are carnivorous, eating plankton, crustaceans, fish eggs, small fish and other jellyfish.

Why is the box jellyfish special from all the other jellyfish?

The box-jellyfish is special from all the other jelly-fish because, it doesn't drift but actually moves. All of the other jelly-fish just drift with the current, they are not moving. The box-jellyfish is actually not a jelly-fish. It is just called a jellyfish for its jellyfish appearance not for it truthfully being a jellyfish.

What is jellyfishs prey?

Jellyfish will prey on other jellyfish, shrimp, fish, and fish eggs. They will eat animal that drifts in to their tentacles.

Trending Questions

How old would you be if you were born in 1984? What impression would the setting and the building of Acropolis convey? How long does it take to fly to Ottawa? Who was the founder of English computer? What does it mean when the guy you likes friend says they the guy you like likes you? Should a kid be able to play tag? Who was the Vice-President of the United States in 1868? What causes rear wheel hubs to heat up? Can a isoceles triangle be a polygon? How do you say you live in Wales in Spanish? What happens when latex gets cold? Which Union general defeated General John BIn a last desperate attempt led the army of Tennessee north toward Nashville in November 1864.ood at Nashville Tennessee? What is the slope of y6x 4? I cant talk in aq worlds full screen why not? When did July last have 5 fri 5 sat and 5 sun? What are a flower's female reproductive parts called? Can you activate the trap card mystical typhoon destroys? Can i use 20w40 oil instaed of 20w50? Why can't a phlobotomist leave a tourniquet on a patients arm for more than one minute? How should I properly add salt to boiling water to enhance the flavor of my dish?