Jellyfish Quiz: Test What You Know!

Key Points:
Jellyfish are captivating marine creatures, renowned for their striking colors and graceful movements. Despite their beauty, they can pose a significant threat to swimmers and are often feared for their venomous stings.
Did you know that jellyfish have been around for more than 500 million years, predating both dinosaurs and sharks?
In this Jellyfish Quiz, we will evaluate your knowledge of these remarkable creatures and explore some of the most interesting jellyfish facts!
Quiz Questions
- What class do jellyfish belong to?
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- Scyphozoa
- Reptilia
- Mammalia
- Aves
- What is the average size of a jellyfish?
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- 6 inches
- 24 inches
- 1 inch
- 16 inches
- How many species of jellyfish are there?
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- 500
- 200
- 2000+
- 50
- What is the largest species of jellyfish?
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- Box Jellyfish
- Lion's Mane Jellyfish
- Blue Blubber Jellyfish
- Moon Jellyfish
- What is the smallest species of jellyfish?
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- Sea Nettle Jellyfish
- Button Jellyfish
- Upside-Down Jellyfish
- Irukandji Jellyfish
- What is the body structure of a jellyfish?
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- Radial symmetry
- No symmetry
- Asymmetry
- Bilateral symmetry
- What is the main body part of a jellyfish?
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- Mantle
- Foot
- Bell
- Head
- What is the function of the bell in a jellyfish?
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- Movement
- Sensing
- Reproduction
- Feeding
- What is the name of the tentacles on a jellyfish?
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- Tentacles
- Legs
- Arms
- Pincers
- What is the function of the tentacles on a jellyfish?
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- Feeding
- Movement
- Reproduction
- Sensing
- What do jellyfish eat?
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- Plants
- Meat
- Nothing
- Both plants and meat
- What is the name of the stinging cells on a jellyfish?
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- Stingers
- Tentacles
- Nematocysts
- Cells
- What is the function of the stinging cells on a jellyfish?
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- Reproduction
- Defense
- Movement
- Feeding
- What is the name of the transparent layer on a jellyfish?
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- Exoskeleton
- Gastrodermis
- Epidermis
- Mesoglea
- What is the function of the transparent layer on a jellyfish?
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- Buoyancy
- Movement
- Protection
- Feeding
Interesting Facts About Jellyfish
Jellyfish lack essential organs such as the brain, heart, bones, and eyes. Instead, their body comprises a smooth, sack-like structure with tentacles covered in small, stinging cells. They rely on these tentacles to paralyze or shock their prey, which they then consume.
With that said, here are some interesting facts about jellyfish:
Evolution and Origins of Jellyfish
Belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, which also encompasses corals and anemones, jellyfish originate from one of the earliest branches of the animal kingdom. They were likely among the first creatures to swim through the open ocean using muscular power.
Jellyfish possess genetic modifications that enable them to regulate their internal salt levels at the molecular level, allowing them to move both vertically and horizontally to capture food without being impacted by the fluctuating salt levels of the ocean.
In fact, Jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years, predating the first dinosaurs by more than 250 million years.
The Life Cycle of a Jellyfish
Jellyfish undergo two distinct body forms throughout their lifecycle: medusa and polyps. Polyps have the capability to reproduce asexually by budding, whereas medusae produce eggs and sperm to reproduce sexually.
The majority of jellyfish have a brief lifespan. Adult jellyfish or medusae usually live for a few months, with the length depending on the species, although certain species can survive for up to 2-3 years in captivity. However, polyps can survive and reproduce asexually for several years, or even decades.
Here is the life cycle of a jellyfish:


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