Comb Jelly

(Ctenophora)

Ctenophores have many known species and are found worldwide but tend to be restricted to shallow coastal waters versus deep oceans. Comb jellies are often mistaken for jellyfish due to their gelatinous transparent form, but the most noteworthy difference is that Ctenophores tentacles do not sting. They exhibit retractable tentacles that are densely covered with microscopic sticky cells that capture prey similar to a spider web effect. Ctenophores have eight rows of cilia attached to their body which move in tandem like oars to allow them to swim and move around.