Tonight we're going to discuss the Cnidaria, otherwise known as the Jellyfish! Most Cniadrias are found near shallow waters due to their dependence on endosymbiotic algae. Prey of cnidarians ranges from plankton to animals several times larger than themselves. These invertebrates sexually reproduce, which involves a complex life cycle, as well as asexually reproduce. Here are 5 additional interesting facts about Cnidarias:
1. Jellyfish look like tiny umbrellas.
2. Some are nearly invisible to the human eye.
3. A group of jellyfish are called a "bloom", "swarm", or "smack."
4. Jellyfish don't have brains.
5. Although the word is mentioned in their name, Jellyfish are not actually "fish."
Hopefully you learned something new about this marine invertebrate!
Catch ya on the flip side, big fish!
~Little Fish Leanne
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