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How do jellyfish capture their prey?

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Jellyfish capture their prey using their tentacles, which are armed with specialized cells called cnidocytes. These cells contain stinging structures called nematocysts, which inject venom into their prey upon contact. When a jellyfish's tentacles come into contact with a potential meal, the nematocysts fire, immobilizing or killing the prey so the jellyfish can consume it.
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