Jellyfish crux — food for thought

THE jellyfish has no brain, no bones and no teeth.

Jellyfish crux — food for thought

Although sensitive to light, it lacks eyes. Despite such handicaps, it has among its ranks some of the world’s nastiest creatures.

Most species are harmless but a few can inflict lethal stings on creatures as large as us. Box jellyfish are more dangerous than sharks. Jellyfish ‘blooms’ are reported from time to time off Irish beaches.

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