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Even though jellies can swim, why are they still classified as plankton?

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All plant and animal organisms that float or move to a limited extent in water, carried by currents and waves are called plankton.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jellyfish are on the border of plankton and nekton. They are made of gelatinous tissue in which water makes up 98% of the body's composition. Simple anatomy, they have a single-opening digestive tract and a reticular nervous system.

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