Check Your GK: Top 7 Facts About Jellyfish That Will Shock You
By Jasreet Kaur10, Aug 2024 02:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Check your gk
Jellyfish are amazing sea creatures. They are beautiful and have some unique features. Tap to read about top facts about jellyfish that will shock you.
Oldest Multi-Organism Animal
Jellyfish have been around for more than 500 million years, which makes them among the oldest of multi-organ organisms on earth.
No Brain or Heart
One cannot fail to mention the fact that jellyfish do not have a brain, heart and lungs but depend on a simple nervous system.
Bioluminescence
In order to attract food or frighten enemies, some jellyfish species have developed bioluminescent tendencies.
Immortal Jellyfish
Turritopsis dohrnii or ‘immortal jellyfish’ can go back into its juvenile form once it reaches adulthood meaning that it has the potential to live forever.
Stinging Cells
Jellyfish have special cells called nematocysts that inject painful stings used for capturing prey and warding off predators.
Transparent Bodies
Almost completely transparent thanks to their being 95% water, most jellyfish are difficult for predators to see.
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