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Are Jellyfish Made Of Jelly?

2019/10/11
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Jellyfish are not made of jelly but are 95% water, consisting of three layers: epidermis, mesoglia, and gastrodermis. They have stingers for hunting and their lack of brain, heart, and lungs allows them to move on instinct.

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In this episode we're answering a few short questions about animals! Are jellyfish made of jelly? Do fish stink in the water or on land? Where do fish sleep? Do chickens have tongues? Can spiders sleep or not? How many types of animals are there in the world? Do snakes live in Antarctica? Is a springbok faster than a grizzly bear? Do skunks have big tails or small tails?

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