Jellyfish have roamed the seas for about 500 million years, making them the oldest multi-organ animal. The name jellyfish has been used since 1796. The name has also been given to other animals. The jellies tentacles are used for catching prey. They sting there prey with there tentacles and then they eat it with the whole under its aboral surface.
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Friday, November 8, 2013
Jellyfish Flows
Jellyfish have roamed the seas for about 500 million years, making them the oldest multi-organ animal. The name jellyfish has been used since 1796. The name has also been given to other animals. The jellies tentacles are used for catching prey. They sting there prey with there tentacles and then they eat it with the whole under its aboral surface.
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