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Jellyfish
Found in every ocean, jellyfish are not technically "fish." Jellies have an umbrella like structure that allows them to float beautifully in the water. Watch out though, some of them sting!
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Can a shark get killed by a jellyfish?
Depends on the species of sharks. A large species of shark like a great white shark or a mako shark can kill any jellyfish, but would get stung. Smaller sharks species would get killed after they ripped the tentacles.
How long does it take for a box jellyfish sting to kill you?
If you are stung from a box jellyfish, the chances of survival are very, very low. The box jellyfish is one of the most deadly and poisonous animals in the world, and for some accounts people within a matter of minutes. Sometimes however, people can be stung from a box jelly but live, however it is an extremely painful experience.
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less than an inch big
Each jelly fish has it's own size and shape. The comb jelly for example can get up to 2 cm. (it has no tentacles). Then there's the man-of-war jelly fish which can be 4 ft. wide, and it's tentacles can be at least 50 ft.
What type of symmetry do cnidaria have?
Radial symmetry.
other animals (exept sponges) and other exeption have bilateral symetry. bilateral symmetrical animals have up and down side, and a front and a back leaving left and right the same. radial animals only have an up side and down side, they do not have a fornt and back side.
radial symmetry
What kingdom phylum class order family genus species of the giraffe?
The name 'kangaroo' is given to four different species in the family Macropodidae.
Kingdom - Animalia
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Mammalia
Infraclass - Marsupialia
Order - Diprotodontia
Family - Macropodidae
Genus - Macropus
Species - Macropus antilopinus (Antilopine Kangaroo), Macropus rufus (Red Kangaroo), Macropus fuliginosus(Western Grey Kangaroo) and Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo)
What is the habitat of a box jellyfish?
They grew up in Australia and then carried out to the gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean by ships. some believe that the jellyfish lined onto boats shipping things and were carried to our country. They lie to be close to shores or in mury waters. They also lie to float freely in water.
Mainly in the sea
How big are baby Portuguese man-of-war?
I am pretty sure I just had 3 of them on my pinkie finger...they are tiny! Look like little blue bubbles...very pretty, Which is why I had them on my finger to bring home and show boyfriend. He freaked out and was ready to take me to hospital. I did not know what it was. Have since found pictures and that was it. and it did sting. be care. they are all over the beach right now.
Yes, jellyfish can kill humans if they are big enough. If it just a wee lad than it will only sting.
Also, the most dangerous jellyfish is called the Australian box jellyfish, the venom is the most deadly in the animal kingdom, it has caused at least 5.568 recorded deaths since 1954. Each tentacle has about 500,000 cnidocytes, harpoon-shaped needles that inject venom into the victim.
What is the 'jelly' of jellyfish called?
Jellyfish are made up of cells, much like any other multi-cellular organism. Their unusual jelly-like quality is the result of having cartilage but no skeleton.
Depending on the species, the body contains between 95 and 98% water. Most of the umbrella mass is a gelatinous material - the jelly - called mesoglea which is surrounded by two layers of protective skin.
They are not fish, 95% water. Just made of cells.
What ocean zone do jellyfish live in?
Box Jelly fish live in Australia, the great barrier reef witch is known to be a wonder of the world. There is a net to block them from coming in the great barrier reef, but the eggs travel through the holes and now box jelly fish live there. Your welcome.
There are over 200 species of Scyphozoa, about 50 species of Staurozoa, about 20 species of Cubozoa, and in Hydrozoa there are about 1000-1500 species that produce medusae (and many more hydrozoa species that do not).
What zone do moon jellyfish live in?
The Moon Jellyfish live near the surface of the ocean called the " sunlight zone.'' Some of the Moon Jellyfish swim on unknown areas, meaning they swim in the Twilight , or Midnight zone. We don't know for sure where else they swim or live but we know for sure that they live near the surface of the ocean.
What is a bell from a jellyfish?
A bell is the part of the jellyfish, that does NOT sting. The bell only lifts up like a umbrella, and down. It pushes out water, and makes the jellyfish move forward ONLY!!
Other species of jellyfish are among the most common and important jellyfish predators, some of which specialize in jellies. Other predators include tuna, shark, swordfish, sea turtles, and at least one species of Pacific salmon.
What do the jellyfish breathe with?
Jelly fish don't have lungs. They exchange molecular oxygen and carbon dioxide through their "skin" tissue.
Are the jellyfish that are washed up on your beaches poisonous?
If they are completely dried up then no. If they are still moist and LOOK like they could in fact be alive or still sting you, then it is best to stay clear. Most jellyfish are OK except for the box jellyfish found mostly around and in the water of Queensland, Australia.
What are the threats to a box jellyfish's survival?
Other species of jellyfish are among the most common and important jellyfish predators, some of which specialize in jellies. Other predators include tuna, shark, swordfish, sea turtles, and at least one species of Pacific salmon.
How often can people die from a jellyfish sting?
It depends on many factors like if the person receives prompt medical care after a sting and such and also on the species of jellyfish.
The irukundji, related to the box jellyfish, can be found off the coasts of Northern Australia. In early 2002, the irkundji became infamous after killing a 58 year old British tourist who died a few days after being stung. Although probably the most venamous, other jelly fish kill people as well. From 1883 to late 2005, the box jellyfish has caused at least 70 recorded deaths, according to about.com.
Why is physalia physalis called Portuguese man of war?
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