|
|
 |
Comb
jellyfish
This
animal
is often
mistaken
for a jellyfish,
but it
actually
has its
own Phylum,
Ctenophora
and is
only remotely
related
to the
Cnidaria.
Although
comb jellyfish
do have
tentacles
they are
unable
to sting.
The tentacles
are "sticky"
and are
used to
catch their
prey, such
as large
crustaceans
and even
small fish.
Eight
rows
of cilia
are used
for locomotion
and most
species
are dictated
by currents
where
to go.
However,
some
species
do attach
themselves
to substrate
or benthic
organisms
such
as sponges,
seacucumber
or anemones. |
|
|
|