What Do Jellyfishes Do?
Jellyfish Have Long Been Described as 'Arguably the Most Important Predators in the Seas', Competing with Adult Fish for Food, or by Preying on Eggs and Larvae...
Jellyfish have long been described as 'arguably the most important predators in the seas', competing with adult fish for food, or by preying on eggs and larvae to reduce survivorship and recruitment of fish stocks, but the research suggests they might be much more beneficial to marine life than previously thought.
What do jellyfish do in the ocean?
They are food for a number of marine animals such as large fish and turtles. Even humans eat jellyfish – yummy! Jellyfish also provide habitat for many juvenile fishes in areas where there are not many places to hide. They can also protect the small fish from being eaten by predators with their stinging cells.
What are 3 interesting facts about jellyfish?
- Some jellyfish can glow in the dark. ...
- Jellyfish are the oldest multi-organ animal. ...
- Jellyfish are found all over the world. ...
- Some jellyfish are immortal. ...
- Not all jellyfish have tentacles. ...
- There's a giant jellyfish called the hair jelly. ...
- 150 million people are stung by jellyfish each year.
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