I WONDER - Can Jellyfish Sting?

The video explains that jellyfish often wash up on beaches after they die. Despite being dead, they can still sting due to the venomous threads in their tentacles, which react when touched. This mechanism is used by jellyfish for hunting and defense.

Why is it advised not to touch jellyfish that have washed ashore?

• They are protected by law.

• They might be poisonous to eat.

• They can still sting even after death.

• They are slippery and hard to handle.

What part of the jellyfish is responsible for its ability to sting?

• Its fins

• Its tentacles

• Its body

• Its eyes

How do jellyfish tentacles react when touched?

• They retract.

• They change color.

• They release venom.

• They fall off.

What is one reason jellyfish use their stinging ability?

• To communicate with other jellyfish

• To swim faster

• To hunt prey

• To attract mates

Besides hunting, what is another purpose of the jellyfish's sting?

• To defend against predators

• To build nests

• To navigate the ocean

• To digest food