Jellyfish
Tue, Sep 29th 2009, 12:35
Jellyfish existed on earth before the dinosaurs. These fragile creatures have existed for over 650 million years and continue to thrive.
Jellyfish abound in the earth's oceans. There are over 2,000 species of jellyfish known to exist, small and large, existing in the shallows, deepest reaches of the oceans and even in fresh water.
Despite their name, jellyfish are not fish at all. They are more closely related to coral and sea anemones - belonging to the family of invertebrates called Cnidaria. Cnidaria are carnivores, distinguished by the existence of specialised cells used for capturing prey. Jellyfish are the only members of this family which are mobile.
Jellyfish do not actually swim, but rely on the ocean currents to get around. However they can move up and down in the water by ejecting water out of their bodies. Jellyfish are usually cup shaped (their scientific name is Scyphozoa, from the greek for ‘cup'). They are perfectly symmetrical so they can react to dangers in every direction. Jellyfish.
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read more » - Nervous Nellie's (2009-08-02)
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read more » - Bicheno Aquarium (2009-09-01)
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Bicheno Aquarium displays many specimens of seahorses, sharks, jellyfish, fish, invertebrates and cool temperate marine species from these expansive waters located in Bicheno. View local sea life on board Tasmanian’s only Glass Bottom Boat. Operates daily from the Gulch.
read more » - Seaview Farmers Market Shop (2009-03-04)
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read more » - Chrissy's Natural Preserves (2009-08-01)
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Chrissy's Natural Preserves located in Helensville produces jelly, jam, gift baskets, organic honey, gourmet items, preserves, marmalades from farm fresh products grown on their own farm.
read more » - The Inn at the Tides Wholesale Fish (2009-06-11)
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The Inn at the Tides Wholesale Fish located in Bodega Bay, is a large producer of fish to area restaurants and markets.
read more » - The Fish and Chip Van (2009-01-30)
Located in Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Fish and Chip Van in Tobermory, UK Regions, United Kingdom attracts customers from all over the world, many arriving by yacht. It has a strong local clientele as well as visitors from all over the United Kingdom. The van is open all year round so next time you're on Mull why not visit the van for an "al fresco" meal on the seafront?
read more » - Andrews Fish Bar (2009-03-17)
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read more » - A. Thompson Jnr (2011-03-08)
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A. Thompson Jnr in Fraserburgh deliver Scotland's finest fish from the sea to the client throughout the world. They supply top quality fresh fish direct from the local fish markets which are then processed in the state of the art, purpose built factory in Fraserburgh, and then delivered by refrigerated trucks to customers. Products include top quality smoked Coley fillets as well as Herring & Mackerel, whole or fillets and more.
read more » - Cannons Fish Market (2009-09-10)
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