How do jellyfish sting?

Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish? From the huge Lion’s mane jellyfish to tiny jellyfish larvae, jellies (which aren’t actually fish) can accidentally sting ocean swimmers with their built-in defensive mechanisms: nematocysts! Neosha S Kashef and TED Ed explain how a jellyfish stings in this fascinating video.

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