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Cnidarians
Cnidarian Videos
Animation
Behavior
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Lesson Plan
Investigation: Bioluminescence - An Adaptation for Deep-sea SurvivalWhy do many deep-sea organisms glow in the dark?Full Lesson Plan
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Factsheet
Cnidarians: The Polyp and MedusaScientists think that cnidarians were the first animals to have muscles and nerves to produce behavior.Download Factsheet
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Reading
Cnidarians: The Polyp and Medusa, Life on the MoveMillions of years ago, unlikely pioneers sparked a revolution. Cnidarians set animal life in motion. So much of what we take for granted today began with Cnidarians.Download Reading
Features
Creature
Solmissus, the Dinner Plate Jelly
Unlike other jellies that trail their tentacles to capture prey as it passes by, Solmissus is an active hunter, swimming with its tentacles held out in front. This way it can sneak up on its prey.
Solmissus, the Dinner Plate Jelly
Unlike other jellies that trail their tentacles to capture prey as it passes by, Solmissus is an active hunter, swimming with its tentacles held out in front. This way it can sneak up on its prey.
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Scientist
Steve Haddock, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The light Steve sheds on bioluminescence of the deep sea is impressive.
Steve Haddock, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The light Steve sheds on bioluminescence of the deep sea is impressive.
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Did You Know?
Jelly Falls Transport Carbon
Jellies sink fast and are responsible for contributing a lot of organic carbon for deep ocean ecosystems.
Jelly Falls Transport Carbon
Jellies sink fast and are responsible for contributing a lot of organic carbon for deep ocean ecosystems.
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Shape of Life Blog
Deep Sea Jelly Blog
With new tools for exploration, scientists are discovering a wide diversity of animals in this seemingly inhospitable realm.
Deep Sea Jelly Blog
With new tools for exploration, scientists are discovering a wide diversity of animals in this seemingly inhospitable realm.
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