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Posted on April 12, 2020July 23, 2025 by Site Editor

SciShow Explains How Jellyfish Sting Without Touching You!

I Don’t Think You’re Ready for this Jelly!

SciShow’s Olivia Gordon discusses our recent discovery about Upside-Down Jellyfish and how they sting. This jellyfish might look kind of unassuming, but it’s got some surprising long-range weaponry to catch its prey!

CategoriesIn the Media, Video TagsCassiosomes, Jellyfish, Prof. Cheryl Ames, Upside-down jellyfish

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