Up to 15 tentacles extend from each corner of the bell and can reach 10 feet in length. Each tentacle has about 5,000 nematocysts, caused by the presence of chemicals in the outer layer of the prey, not the tentacles.
How long does the tentacle of a jellyfish take?
Jellyfish sizes range from less than an inch to nearly 7 feet, with tentacles up to 100 feet.
Which jellyfish has the longest tentacles?
Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest known jellyfish and the longest animal candidate in history. The width of the bell is 2.5 meters and the tentacles can exceed 30 meters. This is about the same length as a blue whale.
How big is the tentacle of a box jellyfish?
The box jellyfish itself can grow up to 15 tentacles and reach a maximum length of 3 m. Along each tentacle, there are about 5,000 stinging cells caused by chemicals in animal and human skin.
What are the tentacles of jellyfish called?
Jellyfish have special cells called cnidocytes along the tentacles. Inside these cells is a harpoon-like structure full of poison called cnidocytes. Cnidocytes ignite when touched and penetrate human skin in less time than blinking.
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