Jellyfish are among the oldest creatures on the planet, but also subject to less research than most animals and science is only now catching up.
With no heart, blood, or brain, you’d think they would be simple, but there is more to them than meets the eye.
They have survived five mass extinctions and live in every ocean.
This video from the PBS Deep Look series investigates these ultimate survivors.
Originally published by Cosmos as More to a jellyfish than meets the eye
Bill Condie
Bill Condie is a science journalist based in Adelaide, Australia.
Read science facts, not fiction...
There’s never been a more important time to explain the facts, cherish evidence-based knowledge and to showcase the latest scientific, technological and engineering breakthroughs. Cosmos is published by The Royal Institution of Australia, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. Financial contributions, however big or small, help us provide access to trusted science information at a time when the world needs it most. Please support us by making a donation or purchasing a subscription today.
