Amazing Facts About Jellyfish
Do you ever think which is immortal living being on this earth? It is none other than a jellyfish named Turritopsis nutricula. There are many types of jellyfish. Here are some amazing facts about them.
Largest Jellyfish
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The lion’s mane jelly fish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest species of jellyfish. It is found in seas of Australia and New Zealand and northern Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. The Arctic lion’s mane jellyfish is considered as the largest of all. The largest recorded species had a body diameter of 7 feet and 6 inches and tentacles of 120 feet.
Immortal Jellyfish
Turritopsis nutricula is otherwise known as immortal jellyfish. The unique character of this jellyfish is it can revert to the polyp stage after becoming sexually mature through a process called trans-differentiation. Hence this is considered as biologically immortal.
Box Jellyfish
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Box jellyfish is mainly found in Australia, Hawaii, Philippines and many other tropical regions. This is the most venomous and deadly in the world. The toxins of this jellyfish can attack heart and nervous system. These are cube-shaped and have 15 tentacles from each corner that are 10 feet in length. Carukia barnesi is an example for this type which can cause Iruknadji syndrome.
Moon Jellyfish
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Moon jell fish (Aurelia aurita) is a white jellyfish having the transparent medusa. It has four horse-shoe shaped gonads that can be seen through the top of the bell.
Flat Jellyfish
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Flat jellyfish (Aequorea tenuis) is found in the coastline of North America. It has more than eight tentacles that are useful for bioluminescence when disturbed.
Mauve Stinger
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Mauve stinger (Pelagia notiluca) is prevalent in warm and temperate waters. When the medusa is stimulated, this jellyfish produces light (bioluminescence) in the form of flashes.
Blue Jellyfish
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Blue jellyfish (Catostylus mosaicus) or blue blubber is characterized by lack of tentacles. Instead, it has about 8 oral arms that are fused with body near the center. These oral arms have minute mouths at the end to transport food to the stomach.
Upside Down Jellyfish
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Upside down jellyfish (Cassiopea xamachana) is otherwise known as mangrove jellyfish. These are found in the roots of mangroves in Caribbean and other tropical water. These tend to settle upside down in muddy and shallow waters due to their symbiotic relationship with algae for photosynthesis.
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17 Responses to “Amazing Facts About Jellyfish”
On March 15, 2009 at 2:46 am
a very informative article.
On March 15, 2009 at 2:57 am
These facts really are amazing!
RJ
On March 15, 2009 at 3:23 am
AMazing photos and info, but I must admit that I hate these slippery stinging buggers.
On March 15, 2009 at 4:18 am
@valli,
Very nice collection.. Exactly why is the first jelly fish immortal? What is the polyp stage that makes it immortal?
On March 15, 2009 at 6:43 am
Beautiful photos, and great article!
On March 15, 2009 at 8:44 am
These jelly fish are indeed amazing!
On March 15, 2009 at 10:46 am
I hadn’t known that much about jellyfish. I love the pictures too.
On March 15, 2009 at 6:50 pm
i like the upside down jellyfish
On March 16, 2009 at 2:10 am
Beautiful pics and I love the article!
Inna
On March 16, 2009 at 10:02 am
Nice info with beautiful pics dear
On March 16, 2009 at 11:29 am
Some great pictures as well as an informative article. I enjoyed the read.
On March 16, 2009 at 11:48 am
Thanks everyone for your nice feedback.
@fornls
Polyp stage is basically like childhood for them. They undergo transdifferentiation to go back to the polyp stage, its basically like a cycle without death.
On March 17, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Aren’t jelly fish the weirdest creatures. i love the information and the pics.
On March 18, 2009 at 6:01 am
Informative & interesting animal!
On March 20, 2009 at 1:33 pm
very informative! They are such beautiful creatures….but they are deadly
On April 4, 2009 at 4:41 pm
i absolutly hate jellyfish
if u seen seven pounds it made me cry
but the pics r pretty good
On September 13, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Thanks for the info. I just learned about the different types of jelly fishes. very creative idea too.
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