Tusos are immune to jellyfish stings, which make them great for collecting bio-toxin.
For instance, the gobies are "miraculously" immune to a jellyfish's nasty sting. They've even been seen resting on the organisms's bells, or main body parts, as well as swimming among jellyfish tentacles, Braithwaite said. (See a picture of the deadly box jellyfish.)
Did you know sea turtles are immune to the sting of a jellyfish? Mary Ann Calipdan and 4,563 others like this. That is why they should protect them more, because jellyfish population is exploding. sea turtles are so adorable !
Basilosaurus, Liopleurodon and Tusoteuthis are the only creatures that won't be paralyzed by Cnidaria, however Tusoteuthis's movement speed will be decreased if it's being zapped by them.
The Megalodon , Big Daddy, Mr. Snappy and (to some extent) Great White Shark cannot take advantage of Antidotes. The reason is because they are immune to the main cause of poisoning, Jellyfish. However , Great White Shark may still need to use it as it is not immune to the Pink and Green Jellyfish.
Megalodon, the biggest shark that ever lived, may have been killed off thanks to the success of the great white, new research suggests. A study of elemental traces in their teeth implies the huge sea monster faced competition for resources from its smaller and more nimble rival, say scientists.
Myth 4: You Can Avoid a Shark Attack by Hiding in Jellyfish
"The only place where jellyfish might have an effect is if it got in their eyes, but most sharks have tough membranes they can close over them, so they wouldn't worry about that."
Cannonballs are one of the most harmless jellyfish. They usually only cause minor itchiness or irritation when they sting humans, and they play an important role in the diets of leatherback sea turtles and humans.
One type of jellyfish to remember is the box jellyfish, native to some U.S. waters in Hawaii and Florida. These box-shaped jellies carry a sting that can be fatal. Most jellyfish native to Florida carry a painful, but not necessarily fatal sting.
The Aurelia Aurita, known as the moon jelly, is the most common and widely recognized jellyfish species. Though it has venom, it is harmless to humans—it's even a popular dish in China!
If you see any jellyfish you should put your dog on a lead to avoid them touching them. Although the fur on most dogs offers a layer of protection, they can be just as vulnerable to stings on lightly furred areas such as the face, feet, and abdomen.
While drifting through the water, jellyfish offer shelter and protection for some species of baby fish, enabling them to hide from predators. The tiny fish seek cover under the jellies, swimming with them as they move with the currents, which gives them a hiding place and the chance to journey through the sea unharmed.
The blanket octopus is immune to the deadly sting of jellyfish tentacles!
This results in an animal that can withstand venom with little or no side effect. So far scientists fully understand venom resistance in only four mammals - mongooses, honey badgers, hedgehogs and pigs - as well as several snakes.
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Jellyfish can still sting, even when they have been dead for weeks. In dogs, stings may occur on the nose, mouth, paws and on areas of skin with little fur to protect them. A jellyfish sting can cause vomiting or retching, swelling, distress and pain.
While mambas have an intimidating reputation, it's perhaps the mongoose that often has the upper hand in a battle between the two. Mongooses have mutated cells that block the mambas' neurotoxins from entering their bloodstream. This makes them capable of surviving the venomous snake's deadly bite.
Leatherback turtles and ocean sunfish have long been known to gorge on jellyfish, gobbling hundreds of them every day. But leatherback turtles and ocean sunfish are exceptionally big. Leatherbacks can weigh over 2,000 pounds; ocean sunfish can reach 5,000 pounds.
Natural Predators
Among the predators of the jellyfish, the following have been identified: ocean sunfish, grey triggerfish, turtles (especially the leatherback sea turtle), some seabirds (such as the fulmars), the whale shark, some crabs (such as the arrow and hermit crabs), some whales (such as the humpbacks).
Irukandji jellyfish have the ability to fire stingers from the tips of their tentacles and inject venom. Irukandji jellyfish's stings are so severe they can cause fatal brain hemorrhages and on average send 50-100 people to the hospital annually.
Comb jellyfish are completely harmless with no stingers.
While box jellyfish are found in warm coastal waters around the world, the lethal varieties are found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region and northern Australia. This includes the Australian box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri), considered the most venomous marine animal.
Habu-Kurage and box jellyfish are known to have extremely painful stings, Japanese sea nettle are moderately painful, and moon jellyfish are pretty much painless.
Sharks prefer to avoid dolphins. Dolphins are mammals that live in pods and are very clever. They know how to protect themselves. When they see an aggressive shark, they immediately attack it with the whole pod.
Sharks and dolphins are two of the most formidable creatures in the ocean, but while sharks are often seen as fearsome predators, they are known to be intimidated by dolphins.
Fortunately, many people can take steps to avoid jellyfish stings when swimming by checking with local health departments and lifeguards about water conditions. If jellyfish have been reported in the water, do not go swimming. Other preventive measures include: Use protective lotions.