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Give scientific reasons.

Our body irritates if it comes in contact with jellyfish.

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Jelly fish has special cells on its tentacles called cnidoblasts. These cnidoblasts contain toxins which is a protective mechanism shown by organisms belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. On coming in contact with the jelly fish, this toxin is released which results in irritating of the body.

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