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JELLYFISHES  

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  • Jellyfish are acoelomate with a body wall divided into two layers and separated by a jelly-like mesoglea. They are primarily radially symmetrical with no anus and a mouth usually surrounded by tentacles bearing stinging nematocysts. Jellyfish are free swimming.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/cb628a66-a10b-4ef1-9261-7ce63a9439dc

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