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Our body irritates if it comes in contact with jelly fish. Give reasons.

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Jellyfish tentacles contain specialised cells called cnidocytes that contain structures that inject venom into the flesh when an organism comes in contact with it. This jellyfish sting causes irritation to the skin, pain and burning that can last for several hours. It can also cause death.

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