Have you ever seen a jellyfish? Is a jellyfish a fish? Actually, a jellyfish is not a fish. It is a sea animal without backbone. It is an invertebrate. A jellyfish is not made of jelly. It is made mostly of water.
Some jellyfish are as clear as glass. Others have very beautiful colors. All are soft and mushy. They come in all sizes. Some are tiny, but some can grow into giants. The smallest are just one millimeter wide. The largest jellyfish, the Lion’s mane jellyfish, on average are around 3 feet wide.
A jellyfish has many arms. They hang down like soft ribbons. But the soft arms can sting. Their stings might be very painful, some even deadly. Be very careful! Stay away from them!
Activities:
1. Compare the size of the Lion’s mane jellyfish with the smallest jellyfish. According to this passage, on average, how many times larger is the Lion’s mane jellyfish than the smallest jellyfish?
2. Is a jellyfish a fish? Why should you stay away from a jellyfish? Watch the video to learn more about jellyfish. Then discuss with your partners.
