How do jellyfish capture and digest their prey?

Jellyfish capture their prey using specialized tentacles covered in stinging cells called nematocysts, which release toxins to immobilize or kill small fish and plankton. Once the prey is paralyzed, the jellyfish's tentacles bring it to the mouth, where it is ingested. Digestion occurs in the gastrovascular cavity, where enzymes break down the food, allowing nutrients to be absorbed. The undigested remnants are expelled through the mouth, as jellyfish lack an anus.