Can jellyfish hear musical instruments such as guitar, clarinet and flute?


I don’t know why I know this…

but jellyfish lack a brain and sensory organs, however, the cubozoan and scyphozoan jellyfishes (there are several different types) have small sensory structures (called Ropalia, if I remember right?).

These little sensors detect mostly changes in light and gravity, but it is debated that they can also detect odors and vibrations.

I doubt a jellyfish could hear the instruments like we do, but they may be able to feel the vibrations or resonance created by these instruments.

Why do I know this?! LOL :)

3 Responses to “Can jellyfish hear musical instruments such as guitar, clarinet and flute?”

  • Lady Prism says:

    I don’t know why I know this…

    but jellyfish lack a brain and sensory organs, however, the cubozoan and scyphozoan jellyfishes (there are several different types) have small sensory structures (called Ropalia, if I remember right?).

    These little sensors detect mostly changes in light and gravity, but it is debated that they can also detect odors and vibrations.

    I doubt a jellyfish could hear the instruments like we do, but they may be able to feel the vibrations or resonance created by these instruments.

    Why do I know this?! LOL :)
    References :
    pro clarinet / bari sax player, 18yrs exp… had Physics of Sound in college, and completely random memory of jellyfish anatomy from AP BIO way back in high school?!? HAHAHA

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