Dive into these 14 fascinating facts and uncover the mysterious world of jellyfish.
“Some jellyfish can still sting after they are dead.”
“Jellyfish are older than dinosaurs and have been around for over 500 million years.”
“Nearly 2,500 jellyfish polyps made their way to space aboard Space Shuttle Columbia in 1991.”
“Jellyfish are invertebrates made up of 95% water.”
“Some jellyfish tentacles measure 10 feet long and contain 5,000 stinging cells.”
“Jellyfish are found in all five oceans.”
“There are over 200 species of jellyfish and some of them are edible.”
“Jellyfish eat crabs, fish, and tiny plants and digest their food very quickly.”
“A group of jellyfish is called a bloom, swarm, or smack.”
“Never pee on a jellyfish sting. Urine can provoke jellyfish stingers to release more venom causing more pain.”
“Jellyfish has skin, through which they absorb oxygen.”
“The body of the jellyfish is called a bell.”
“A jellyfish swims by contracting and relaxing the muscles around its body.”
“World Jellyfish Day has been observed on November 3rd since 2014.”
Source: www.nationaldaycalendar.com
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