Book 30, Question 69 · Video
Are there jellyfish in lakes?
Yes, a tiny freshwater jellyfish lives in some lakes, ponds, and old quarries. It is about the size of a coin, clear, and drifts in late summer. People usually only notice it in some years, because the animals show up unpredictably. Its tentacles catch tiny plankton, but it is harmless to people. Its young stage is a small polyp attached to a surface.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Are there jellyfish in lakes?
The Big Idea
Jellyfish live in the ocean! But some live in lakes too. Really?
Tiny Jellies
Step one: Tiny Jellies. Yes, a tiny freshwater jellyfish lives in some lakes, ponds, and old quarries. It's about the size of a coin, clear, and drifts in late summer.
Surprise Visitors
Step two: Surprise Visitors. People usually notice it only in some years. That's because the jellyfish show up unpredictably, appearing by the hundreds one summer and then vanishing for years.
Harmless
Step three: Harmless. Its tentacles catch tiny plankton, but it is harmless to people. Its young stage is a small polyp attached to a surface, so tiny that almost nobody ever spots it.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Coin-sized. Catch food. Its food. Young stage.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! This jellyfish is native to China but has spread around the world. About the size of a coin. Harmless to people. Shows up in late summer.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Place a coin on paper and trace it. Draw a jellyfish the same size inside. Add tiny tentacles. Color it see-through. How tiny is it?
Outro
A tiny freshwater jellyfish, about the size of a coin and clear, lives in some lakes, ponds, and quarries, showing up unpredictably in late summer. It catches tiny plankton but is harmless to people. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!