Animals

How many tentacles does a jellyfish have?

Varies, up to 800

Background

Some jellyfish have up to 800 tentacles. The number depends on the species. The lion's mane jellyfish, for example, has flowing tentacles over 30 meters long. Every tentacle is covered with tiny stinging cells. They fire venom as soon as they touch prey.

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