AnimalCtenophora

Ctenophora

Phylum Ctenophora

There are about 100 species of ctenophores, which are commonly known as comb jellies. They are found in every ocean, but are most common in the tropics. Ctenophores are gelatinous animals that range in size from a few millimeters to a few meters in length. They have a simple body plan with a mouth at one end and a tail at the other. The most distinctive feature of ctenophores is the eight comb-like rows of cilia that run along their bodies. These cilia create currents that flow through the jelly, allowing it to swim. Ctenophores eat small planktonic animals and their predators include fish, sea turtles, and seabirds.

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