20 Best Jellyfish Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

How many people die to jellyfish stings every year?

W. Wright, Biology student
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

Between 20 and 40 people die from stings by box jellyfish annually in the Philippines alone. However, death certificates are not requisite in many countries where the box jellyfish exists,...Read More

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Are jellyfish animals or plants?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

Jellyfish, for the most part, live in the ocean, but they are not actually fish, they are plankton. They are primarily free-swimming marine animals with umbrella-shaped bells and trailing...Read More

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How do jellyfish survive without brains?

Larry Thornton, Student
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

Jellyfish do not have a brain, heart, or blood and They are made up of mostly water, 95% to be exact. The jellyfish depends on their nerve ‘net.', which helps them to detect danger and find...Read More

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Why is the Portuguese man o' war not considered a jellyfish?

C. Perez, Writer
Answered: Feb 28, 2019

The Atlantic Portuguese man o war also known as the man of war is a marine hydrozoan of the family Phasianidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Despite its appearance, the...Read More

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Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish?

Larry Thornton, Student
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

I have never been personally stung by a jellyfish. However, if I was even stung by a jellyfish, the first thing I would do is see a doctor. The treatment for the jellyfish sting includes first...Read More

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What should you do if a swarm of jellyfish approaches you?

C. Perez, Writer
Answered: Feb 28, 2019

Recent jellyfish swarms have created problems. The presence of stinging jellyfish has closed down many beaches, aquaculture operations are often affected fish populations have dwindled, and...Read More

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What do jellyfish eat?

W. Wright, Biology student
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

Jellyfish eat a lot of different foods. They will mostly eat little fish by sitting upside down, and the fish swim into their mouths. Box jellyfish are classified as carnivores, and they often...Read More

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Which are the biggest species of jellyfish?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

The Lion's Mane jellyfish is known as the Hair Jelly or the Giant jellyfish. This jellyfish is found in the cold subarctic waters of the Northern Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. These jellies have...Read More

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Are jellyfish the most mysterious animals?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Feb 21, 2019

Jelly fish are mysterious animals; they are probably the most mysterious animals on earth. A jelly fish has no brain, bones, eyes or heart. From their physical appearance, it is difficult to tell...Read More

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What are scyphozoans?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

The scyphozoans are an exclusive marine class of the phylum Cnidaria. It may include the extinct fossil group, but its affinities are uncertain and highly debated. Scyphozoans have no durable...Read More

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Are jellyfish eaten?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

Jellyfish are often eaten by sea turtles, who love the taste of jellyfish. Jellyfish live in deep water, and shallow water along the coast and both warm and cold water. Some types of jellyfish...Read More

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Are jellyfish immortal?

W. Wright, Biology student
Answered: Feb 26, 2019

The immortal jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii may be able to turn back its lifecycle. It may not be able to avoid the inevitable slowing down who it comes to their age. Scientists have discovered...Read More

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What should you do if you get stung by a jellyfish?

H. Barnes, Unemployed
Answered: Feb 28, 2019

If you are stung by a jellyfish, you should first see a doctor. Next, you should rinse the area with vinegar and carefully pluck visible tentacles with fine tweezers. Treatment for a jellyfish...Read More

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Why can't jellyfish's life cycle not be determined?

C. Perez, Writer
Answered: Feb 28, 2019

Jellyfish have complex life cycles, where they go through no less than six different developmental stages. The life for any species of jellyfish changes frequently. Some stages are quick, and...Read More

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How to know if a jellyfish is poisonous?

H. Barnes, Unemployed
Answered: Feb 28, 2019

The more massive jellyfish would be more dangerous than the smaller version because of its size producing more cnidocysts. However, all jellyfish contain some poison. Cnidaria is named after...Read More

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