Jellyfish
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Why Jellyfish Flourish: They're Surprisingly Effective Predators
By Wynne Parry published
They may be squishy and gelatinous, but jellyfish are effective predators, a study says.

Jellyfish Swim for Their Supper
By Wynne Parry published
Jellyfish actively compete for food by swimming up and down.

Brainless Jellyfish Navigates with Specialized Eyes
By Wynne Parry published
One of multiple sets of eyes allows a box jellyfish to look up and stay safe in its mangrove home.

Image Gallery: Jellyfish Rule!
By Wynne Parry published
Simple, successful, and sometimes deadly, jellyfish can wreak havoc when they bloom, or they can inspire with their beauty.

Album: Jellyfish Rule!
By Wynne Parry published
Simple, successful, and sometimes deadly, jellyfish can wreak havoc when they bloom, or they can inspire with their beauty.

Jellyfish Swarms: Menacing or Misunderstood?
By Wynne Parry published
Troublesome jellyfish blooms have prompted fears that jellyfish may come to dominate marine ecosystems thanks to humans, however, to some scientists this is premature and unfair.

Jellyfish Attacks With Stealth
By Wynne Parry published
The innocuously named sea walnut, a jellyfish, is actually an effective and stealthy predator, according to scientists.

How One Jellyfish Stung 100 People
By Jeanna Bryner published
It takes a lot of stinger-equipped tentacles.
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