10 Questions
Which process do organisms go through in order to shed their exoskeleton and grow?
Molting
What are some examples of heterotrophic plankton mentioned in the text?
Nautiloids, ostracods, krill
What type of plankton are jellyfish?
Mera plankton
What surrounds the single opening of a jellyfish?
Tentacles
Why are jellyfish considered plankton?
Because they cannot swim horizontally faster than currents
What can happen when large groups of jellyfish get caught up in strong currents or winds?
They can be blown or pushed onto the beach
What are some common varieties of jellyfish mentioned in the text?
Sea nettles, moon jellies
What are the appendages that jellyfish use to filter food out of the water?
Cilia-covered appendages
What creates a hollow pouch in which all food and waste are processed in a jellyfish?
The body
What are some examples of organisms that create currents that move water along their bodies?
Cocoa pod malts, jellyfish
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