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Question
Give scientific reason .
Our body irritates if it comes in contact with jelly fish.
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Solution
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 touching the jelly fish, this toxin is released which results in irritating of the body.
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