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Is a jellyfish an animal?

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Jellyfish. Jellyfish (also known as jellies and sea jellies) are boneless animals that float freely through the world's oceans. ... Despite the name, jellyfish are not actually fish but are instead classed in a group of their own as they are unlike any other animal on Earth. read more

Fungi have their own kingdom, just like Plants and Animals are in a different kingdom. They are their own kind of organism. Jellyfish are indeed animals, but they are not single celled. And they do more than plants. Jellyfish can swim, and they hunt. read more

Jellyfish (also known as jellies and sea jellies) are boneless animals that float freely through the world's oceans. Although jellyfish exist in our oceans worldwide they are particularly prominent in coastal areas. Jellyfish can be found in all shapes and sizes from just a few inches in diameter to well over a metre. read more

Jellyfish are mainly free-swimming marine animals with umbrella-shaped bells and trailing tentacles, although a few are not mobile, being anchored to the seabed by stalks. The bell can pulsate to provide propulsion and highly efficient locomotion. read more

Most jellyfish stings are not deadly, but stings of some box jellyfish, such as the sea wasp and the Irukandji jellyfish, can be deadly. Stings may cause anaphylaxis (a form of shock), which can be fatal. read more

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