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Swimmers Beware: Jellyfish are Everywhere - Article from National Geographic World tells about jellyfish and the danger they pose. Includes tips for avoiding stings.
Something's Lurking in the Sea - Tells how jellyfish sting and provides tips for those unfortunate enough to encounter the creature's tentacles.
Neither Jelly nor Fish - Article provides information about the stinging jellyfish which makes the Chesapeake Bay so inhospitable in the summer. Includes tips for preventing and treating stings, as well as a look at some of the problems with controlling the population.
Jellyfish Up Close - A student's report on these creatures.
Sea Science Series: Jellyfish - Diagrams and text show the anatomy of the jellyfish and its lifecycle, as well as several common species. From the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Jellyfish - Printable chart and fact sheet show the life cycle of the jellyfish. From EnchantedLearning.com.
Aurelia Aurita (Saucer Jelly, Moon Jelly, Common Sea Jelly) - Contains information such as habitat, food habits, and behavior of the Moon Jelly.
Jellyfish - Includes brief information about the movement, stages, and structure of the jellyfish. Also includes a short video clip of several types jellyfish.
Giant Jellyfish - Provides some basic information about jellyfish.
Jellyfish - Includes basic information about what to do if you are unlucky enough to encounter the tentacles of a jellyfish.
The Appalachian Mountain Jellyfish - Explains the appearance, life cycle, and feeding habits of the freshwater jellyfish.
The Bluebottle or Portuguese Man-of-War - Offers information about the Portuguese Man-of-War and some helpful tips if you are unlucky enough to be stung by one.
The Box Jellyfish - Provides information about the deadliest sea creature, The Box Jellyfish.
Glossary of Jellyfish - A guide to jellyfish found more commonly in the Gulf of Mexico.
Scyphozoan Jellyfish Basics - Lists details such as the structure, life cycle, and life span of jellyfish.
Aquafacts: Jellies - Natural history information from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre.
Freshwater Jellyfish - Tells what the freshwater species, Craspedacusta sowerbii, looks like, where it lives, what it eats, and how it compares to its saltwater cousins.
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