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They aren't called the true fish. They are invertebrates. Fish are vertebrates.

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Baby name of jellyfish?

A baby jellyfish is a tiny, flattened creature called a Planula.An immature jellyfish is called ephyra.


Can a jellyfish become a true fish?

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What is the true jellyfish called?

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Is jellyfish really a fish?

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

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Why jellyfish is not a fish?

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