Informative Speech On Comb Jellys

Ahh the ctenophora, a wondrous and simple creature that symbolises the mystery of the vastly unexplored ocean, and exactly what beauty hides underneath. Today, with this compelling speech, I’m going to bring each and every one of you on a trip with me to the dark depths of the ocean, specifically 7000 metres deep, where we will find our star of the show. The comb jelly is an enigmatic creature which, in the vast tapestry of marine species, is really a testament to the diversity of life that lurks beneath the waves.

First off, the comb jelly is not your typical jellyfish, as in fact, they are not one at all! Their name may suggest a relation, which is partially true as they are very distant relatives, but comb jellies are completely harmless to humans, and both belong to an entirely different phyla, jellyfish being Cnidaria and comb jellies being Ctenophora. While both species are exceedingly ancient, having roamed the seas for over 500 million years, the pair also possess relatively different histories. It's said that roughly 100-150 species of comb jellies have been discovered, so they are considered relatively safe. While there is not much information on their past, it’s said that scientists studying the fossils of the comb jellies ancestors have been blown away by their properties and unique features! Researchers have also determined that our star may just be the Earth's oldest creature. Now that's fascinating, isn't it?