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Found in every ocean, jellyfish are not technically "fish." Jellies have an umbrella like structure that allows them to float beautifully in the water. Watch out though, some of them sting!

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What mental condition is it when a husband has been lying a lot and when confronted gets very angry yells leaves and stays mad for days if you express any emotion then wants divorced and blames you?

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This behavior could be indicative of a pattern of manipulation, emotional abuse, and potentially gaslighting. It is important to seek support from a therapist, counselor, or a trusted individual to address these behaviors and explore options for setting boundaries and seeking help. Prioritizing your well-being and safety is critical in situations like this.

How many people die a year from jellyfish stings?

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Approximately 20-50 people die worldwide each year from jellyfish stings. The severity of the sting, the species of jellyfish, and the individual's reaction to the venom can all affect the outcome of the encounter. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if stung by a jellyfish.

What is the life span of a jellyfish?

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The lifespan of a jellyfish varies depending on the species, but most jellyfish live for only a few months to a year. Some species, such as the Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish, are capable of reverting back to their polyp stage and essentially have the potential to be immortal.

What is the kingdom phylum class order family genus and species of a jelly fish?

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Kingdom: Anamalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Chondrichthyes Subclass: Elasmobranchii Superorder: Selachimorpha Orders: Carcharhiniformes Heterodontiformes Hexanchiformes Lamniformes Orectolobiformes Pristiophoriformes Squaliformes Squatiniformes Symmoriida Cladoselachiformes Xenacanthida Eugeneodontida Hybodontiformes Species: There are hundereds of different species of sharks around the world.

What is the scientific name for the orange jellyfish?

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The scientific name for the orange jellyfish is Cyanea capillata.

What is the class order family genus and species of jellyfish?

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There are numerous species of what we call "Jellyfish." There are five classes of jellyfish: Cubozoa, Hydrozoa, Polypodiozoa, Scyphozoa, and Staurozoa. There are 12 Orders within the various Classes, then numerous families and genera resulting in an estimated 1,700 - 2,000 species.

What is the Rainbow glow jellyfish's scientific name?

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The scientific name of the rainbow glow jellyfish is Pelagia noctiluca.

Why are jellyfish scientific?

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Jellyfish are important in scientific research because they provide insights into evolutionary biology, ecology, and neurobiology. Studying jellyfish can also help researchers better understand marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate change. Additionally, jellyfish possess unique biological features, such as their ability to regenerate and adapt to different environmental conditions, making them valuable subjects for scientific study.

Which animals belong to the class hydrozoa?

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Animals in the class Hydrozoa include various species of hydroids, hydras, and Portuguese man o' war. They are mostly marine invertebrates that display a wide range of forms and lifestyles, often existing as colonial organisms with polyps and medusae.

How did the portuguese man of war got his name?

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The Portuguese man o' war got its name because its gas-filled bladder or sac resembles a 18th-century Portuguese warship at full sail. This species is not a single organism, but a colonial organism made up of specialized individual polyps working together.

What would happen if a cnidarian lost its stinging cells?

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If a cnidarian lost its stinging cells, it would lose its primary defense mechanism against predators and its ability to capture prey. This would make the cnidarian more vulnerable to predation and reduce its efficiency in obtaining food.

What is the the cannonball jellyfishes scientific name?

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The scientific name for the cannonball jellyfish is Stomolophus meleagris.

How are jellyfish classified?

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Jellyfish belong to the phylum Cnidaria, which includes other organisms like corals and sea anemones. Within the phylum Cnidaria, jellyfish are classified into the class Scyphozoa, which includes true jellyfish, and the class Hydrozoa, which includes hydroids and smaller jellyfish species.

What are the stinging cells of cnidarians?

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Cnidarians have specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes, which contain nematocysts. Nematocysts are capsule-like structures that can discharge venomous barbs or threads when triggered, allowing cnidarians to capture prey or defend themselves.

What is the scientific name for cnidaria?

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The scientific name for cnidaria is Cnidaria.

What structure are the stinging cells of cnidarians located?

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The stinging cells of cnidarians, called cnidocytes, are located on specialized structures called nematocysts. These nematocysts are found on the tentacles of cnidarians and are used for defense and capturing prey.

What is a scientific name for Boxer Jellyfish?

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The scientific name for Boxer Jellyfish is Stomolophus meleagris.

What subclass do jellyfish belong to?

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Jellyfish belong to the Medusozoa subphylum. The classes of jellyfish include cubozoa, hydrozoa, polypodiozoa, scyphozoa, and staurozoa. They are under the kingdom of Animalia and phylum of cnidaria.

What family do jellyfish come from?

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Jellyfish belong to the phylum Cnidaria, which includes various species of jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones. Within the phylum Cnidaria, jellyfish specifically belong to the class Scyphozoa, with some also falling under the classes Hydrozoa and Cubozoa.

What is a scientific name for moon jellyfish?

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The scientific name for moon jellyfish is Aurelia aurita.

What is the scientific name for a lion's mane jellyfish?

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The scientific name for a lion's mane jellyfish is Cyanea capillata.

What is the scientific name for the fear of jellyfish?

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The scientific name for the fear of jellyfish is thalassophobia.

What is taxonomy for a jellyfish?

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Jellyfish are part of the Phylum Cnidaria, which includes animals with stinging cells. Within Cnidaria, jellyfish belong to the class Scyphozoa, encompassing the true jellyfish species. Further classification into orders, families, and species can vary based on the specific jellyfish being considered.

What is the scientific name of jellyfish?

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The moon jellyfish (Cnidaria Scyphozoa Semaeostomeae Ulmaridae Aurelia spp.) are the most common jellyfish in the world. They are the clear to milky white jellies that are most often a few inches in diameter and usually have four horseshoe shaped marks in the middle of their bell (their gonads).

Scientists can be very picky about what they consider 'true jellyfish', and reserve that term only for members of the class, Scyphozoa, in the phylum, Cnidaria.

Meanwhile, here's a brief outline of what most normal people consider 'jellyfish'-

The phylum Cnidaria (ni-DA-re-a) contains most of the free swimming jellies, as well as the closely related sessile (attached) organisms. All Cnidarians sting. The four main classes are-

Scyphozoa, about 200 species including moon, sea nettle, lion's mane, mauve stinger, namoura's, mediterranean, and purple-striped jellies.

Cubozoa, (box jellies) about 20 species including the sea wasp (extremely venomous and deadly) and several Irukandji jellies (a bit less deadly, but longer excruciating pain). Most other box jellies are relatively benign to humans. Box jellies can move quite rapidly, and with their complex set of eyes (including a cornea, lens, and optic nerves), and a neural ring that approaches the complex ganglia found in 'brainy' animals, they can recognize and avoid objects in their environment.

Hydrozoa, about 2700 species, most of which are sessile hydras. Free swimming (medusa stage) species including many small, deep sea species without common names, siphonorphore colonies such as blue button, by the wind sailor, bluebottle, and the most famous of the group... Portuguese man of war jelly. And one freshwater species.

Anthozoa, about 6000 species, none of which have a medusa stage, including sea anemones, corals, and sea pens.

One last group of free swimming gelatinous animals that most consider a jellyfish are not even in the phylum, Cnidaria. Those are the comb jellies that are in a separate phylum, Ctenophora (TEE-na-for-a). In place of stingers, they use a sticky substance on their tentacles to pull in prey, or simply envelop them. The 'combs' are usually eight rows of cilia that they wave for propulsion and which reflect diffracted light into a dazzling pattern of moving rainbow colors. With about 150 species for the entire phylum, most reside in deep water, and a few dozen species have been identified so recently that they have not yet been given formal classifications.Since jellyfish come in many species, it's difficult to give you an exact answer to that. Here is the most specific taxonomic ladder I can give you on the information provided:

Domain: Eukarya

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Cnidaria

Subphylum: Medusozoa

Class: Scyphozoa

Subclass: Discomedusae

Order: Coronatae

Alternately, there are several less-prominent Classes of jellyfish (more scientifically Medusa), known: Cubozoa, Hydrozoa, Polypodiozoa, and Staurozoa.

The common jellyfish, Aurelia aurita, belongs to class Scyphozoa.Jellyfish are cnidarians, although there are many species.

What is the scientific name for a jellyfish?

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A jellyfish is the medusoid stadium of animals belonging to phyum Cnidaria, subphylum Medusozoa, which include:

  • class: Scyphozoa
  • class: Cubozoa
  • class: Staurozoa
  • class: Hydrozoa (only some hydrozoans have a medusoid stadium, so not all of them have jellyfishes)
  • class: Polypodiozoa
  • class: dismissed heh heh

Jellyfishes scientific names are ruled by the ICZN (International Code of Zoological Nomenclature). Each species must be identified with the genus name followed by the specific name (binomial nomenclature).

A jellyfish also has an open circulatory system which means is has no veins or arteries in which to carry blood through its small, squishy body.