1. Dr. Matsumoto Marine Biologist By: Jaimee Berg Comb Jellies http://scientistsintheclassroo m.pbworks.com/w/page/464 70916/Welcome

2. Comb Jellies Dr. Matsumoto is a Marine Biologist. He studies all sorts of living organisms in the ocean, but one that really stuck out were Comb Jellies. Jelly Fish really fascinate me and I wanted to learn more about them.

3. What are Comb Jellies? Comb Jellies are different species of jelly fish that have unique features. These features are called “combs.” Combs are groups of cilia (little hair like sculptures) that are used for swimming. When light hits the combs they produce a rainbow color. Their scientific name is Ctenophora.

4. Appearance A comb jelly has a walnut shape body and wart- like bumps. An adult Comb Jelly can grow up to about 5 inches long. The width of a comb jelly is approximately half the size of their length. A comb Jelly produces its own light.

5. Habitat Comb Jellies can be found anywhere. From polluted waters to the purist waters. Comb Jellies tolerate water conditions. For example, they tolerate saltiness, temperature and oxygen levels. They are common in Atlantic coastal areas and prefer coastal saltwater.

6. Diet Comb Jellies feed off of zooplankton, eggs and larval forms of different invertebrates, Phytoplankton, sea jellies, and even other Ctenophores. Comb Jellies have the ability to eat something that is 10 times its size. How they do this is their stomach can stretch to fit the food in their stomach.

7. Conclusion Comb Jellies are very unique creatures. Their ability to make light, eat 10 times the size of them, and be so little is amazing. Comb Jellies also, live in so many parts of the world. This graph shows the population of Jelly fish from all around the world. Also, how possibly the population of jelly fish might over populate the ocean.

8. Sources http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal- guide/invertebrates/comb-jelly http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ctenophora http://animals.pawnation.com/comb-jellyfish-habitat-5659.html http://www.aqua.org/explore/animals/jellyfish-leidys-comb-jelly http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species /comb_jelly Last but not least, Thank you Dr. Matsumoto!