Ctenophore
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Ctenophore
Mertensia (ctenophore)
Ctenophores, also known as comb jellies, are beautiful creatures found in oceans. They have transparent bodies and rows of glowing cilia that help them move gracefully through the water.
Habitat: Marine
Appearance
The Ctenophore has a transparent, jelly-like body, often shaped like a sphere or bell. It features eight distinct rows of shimmering, iridescent combs that glow with rainbow colours as it moves through water.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassTentaculataFamilyMertensiidaeGenusMertensia
Category
InvertebrateRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Comb jellies are named for the tiny 'combs' they use to swim!
Ctenophores can completely regrow missing body parts, even their mouths!
Some ctenophores can even eat other ctenophores for dinner!
They were the first animals to evolve a complete gut with two openings!
Special abilities
Ability
Rainbow Movers
Ctenophores have eight rows of tiny, hair-like cilia (combs) that beat in waves to propel them and create a rainbow effect.
Ability
Light Show!
Ctenophores can make their own light using special cells called photocytes, which helps them attract prey or scare predators.
Ability
Glue Traps
Some Ctenophores have sticky cells called colloblasts on their tentacles to capture tiny prey, preventing their escape.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 0.5 cm
- Lifespan
- 1 years
- Habitat Depth
- 2000 m
- Speed Cm
- 2 cm/s
Diet & Feeding
Tiny plankton and other small marine organisms are favorite meals for ctenophores.
Primary Foods
- zooplankton
- copepods
- fish eggs
- larval fish
- other small ctenophores
Foraging Method
- Filter Feeding
Ecological connections
eaten by
Ocean Sunfish
Mola mola
Huge fish that often eats jellies.
hunts
Copepod
Acartia tonsa
Major food source for many ctenophores.
hunts
Lobed Comb Jelly
Beroe ovata
Some ctenophores prey on other ctenophores.
eaten by
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
These turtles often mistake jellies for food.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Regenerative
Regenerative organisms possess the ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts, tissues, or organs.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Glowing
Pertaining to organisms that emit light through bioluminescence or fluorescence.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch ctenophores in the wild as some species can sting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Ctenophore?
0.5 cm
How long does Ctenophore live?
1 years
What does Ctenophore eat?
Tiny plankton and other small marine organisms are favorite meals for ctenophores.
Where is Ctenophore usually found?
Marine
How does Ctenophore hunt?
Filter Feeding
How deep can Ctenophore go?
2000 m
How fast can Ctenophore move?
2 cm/s
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