5 Amazing Facts about Jellyfish

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They might seem cute but they can also be a dangerous killing machine. Swimming peacefully in the ocean like a jell-o with tentacles. Here are some facts about jellyfish that can fascinate you

Jellyfish are here on Earth longer than you think

-Oh yes, they have been around for millions of years, older than dinosaurs.
Jellyfish have no brain, eyes, bones and heart

-But wait, how did they survive all throughout with that? Well, they have a system of very basic nerves running at the base of their tentacles.
Some species can glow in the dark

-Yes, you’ve read it right, it’s called bioluminescence, that means the creature can produce its own glow.
There are around 2,000 types of jellyfish but scientist believes there might be 300,000 species out there in the ocean, to be discovered.
Jellyfish aren’t actually fish, they are planktons.