Study a jellyfish's muscular contractions and learn how the carnivore uses its tentacles to catch prey
A jellyfish contracting its body.
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NARRATOR: This jellyfish moves along by muscular contractions of its bell-shaped body.
Most jellyfish are carnivores, capturing small animals with their fringe of tentacles.
Most jellyfish are carnivores, capturing small animals with their fringe of tentacles.