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Jellyfish, or the more correct term, jellies are typically free-swimming marine animals. The main part of their body is umbrella shaped, it is their bell, their bells have a collection of tentacles flowing from the underside of them.
Jellies can be found all over the world, they can be in surface-level waters or the deep sea, where they live varies completely on the species.
Some jellies can be eaten as specialty foods around the world, mostly in Asian countries. The jellyfish are pressed and salted to remove extra water from their bodies.
FQA :
Q: What do jellies eat?
A: Jellyfish eat plankton, small marine animals, and other – smaller – jellies.
Q: Do jellies have brains?
A: No! Jellyfish do not have brains, they do, however, a major organ! Which is their stomach.
Q: Do jellies have genders?
A: Jellyfish do not have genders, they cannot form complex social structures like how humans can. However, since they can reproduce sexually, they have sexes.
Q: What are some representative species?
A: Box jellyfish, immortal jellyfish, and moon jellyfish.
You may think all jellyfish are poisonous and can kill you but that is wrong! Some jellyfish don't have murderous venom, so it'd be best to watch out for which jellies can kill and which are just peaceful balls of sleepiness.
The box jellyfish, also known as the sea wasp, is the most deadly jellyfish. Their sting can cause paralysis, cardiac arrest, and death in a short amount of time. The Australian box jellyfish is especially brutal.
Most jellyfish stings aren't something to worry about though, so don't worry!
The moon jelly is one of the least deadly jellies. Their sting is mild and nothing serious. You wouldn't have to worry if you get stung by a moon jelly.
Should you pee on a jellyfish sting?
No, you should not. Peeing on a jellyfish sting can actually make it worse, urine can release more of the venom.
A better solution to a jellyfish sting would be to use vinegar if easily accessible, if it's not, use a mix of baking soda and hot water to make a paste. If neither of those are available, do not avoid medical care, call an ambulance if you can. Even if stings are almost never that deadly, medical care is still an important thing to seek, especially if you don't know what type of jelly stung you.
QUICK FACTS:
Jellyfish are 95% water.
They have very short lifespans.
Some jellyfish can go back in their life cycle, technically making them immortal.
Jellyfish have no pain receptors.
Jellyfish aren't aware of their existence.
Jellyfish have around 500 years of history.