Question

Describe the body covering, the method of support, and the forms of movement used by jellyfish.

Answer 1

Jelly fishes a water loving creature, is composed of 3 layers:

- An outer layer also known as ectoderm

- A middle layer- composed of thick jelly like substance called mesoglea

- An inner layer

The outer layer is covered with tentacles composed of stinging cells which are used to attack prey and for defense against the predators. There is present one single opening for mouth and anus.

As explained, the body is covered with tentacles which help jelly fishes to attach and support themselves in movement. The type of locomotion jelly fish has is passive locomotion.

Answer 2

Jellyfish are like corals, gorgonians and anemones they belong in the group called cnidarians also jellyfish is a kind of invertebrates. This animal group has stinging cells which they use both to capture their prey and also as a form of defense.the type of movement that the jellyfish has is called passive locomotion another example aside from jellyfish which is sailing are kiting (spiders) and rolling (some beetles and spiders).