Bay Nettle Jellyfish

Ability: protecting their habitat

A species of ctenophore, Mnemiopsis leidei, has harmed many of the economically important fishing industries in the Chesapeake Bay. However, since C. chesapeakei regularly feeds on the ctenophores, this species has been kept in check.

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The tentacles contain a toxin capable of stinging and causing pain to humans. However, the toxin is not strong enough to prove fatal to humans.