Fun Facts:

• Ctenophores resemble Cnidaria, but they are completely different phyla!

• Comb jellies are considered one of, if not the oldest, surviving groups of animals. 

• Some species can regenerate parts of their body in a matter of only days.

• Some comb jellies are cannibalistic, meaning they eat other comb jellies!

• Comb jellies can expand their stomach to consume prey half their size. 

Key Characteristics:

• Bioluminescent: emit light.

• Sticky cells: have cells called colloblasts that secrete, or release, a sticky substance that aids in capturing prey. Colloblasts are not stinging cells.

• Body: body is made of gelatinous material, or a jelly-like material.

• Body: have eight comb rows that run along the body, each row has cilia.

• Symmetry: radial

Ctenophores Explained!