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Jellyfish

This is an image of a jellyfish found on Bald Head Island. It had been washed up onto the beach. Jellyfish are known to possibly be the oldest multi-organ animals. There are several different types of jellyfish including some known as the flower hat jelly, the purple striped jelly, the moon jelly, and many more. Jellyfish are known as medusaes are are carnivorous animals that feed on plankton, fish eggs, small fish, and even other jellyfish. They live in every ocean and are mainly known as marine animals. Jellyfish hunt using their tentacles as nets which allow them to easily catch prey. There are a few predators preying on jellyfish, however, the jellyfish can also be considered top predators in the ocean's food chain.

 

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Uploaded on April 18, 2017
Taken on March 17, 2017