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A student has compiled a number of sources for a research paper on jellyfish. Which statement most likely comes from a source that is credible? Select two correct answers.(1 point)
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Jellyfish is eaten as a delicacy in some parts of the world, even though it tastes rather flavorless.
Jellyfish is eaten as a delicacy in some parts of the world, even though it tastes rather flavorless.

The smallest jellyfish are less than a millimeter in length, while the largest measure is about six feet in length.
The smallest jellyfish are less than a millimeter in length, while the largest measure is about six feet in length.

There are four classes of jellyfish, and they are known as Scyphozoa, Cubozoa, Hydrozoa, and Staurozoa.
There are four classes of jellyfish, and they are known as Scyphozoa, Cubozoa, Hydrozoa, and Staurozoa.

Jellyfish can sting humans, and their stings are some of the most painful a person can experience.
Jellyfish can sting humans, and their stings are some of the most painful a person can experience.

While jellyfish fossils are rare, the ones that have been found have been dated to over 600 million years BCE.
While jellyfish fossils are rare, the ones that have been found have been dated to over 600 million years BCE.
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Answer 1

The two statements that most likely come from credible sources are:

1. There are four classes of jellyfish, and they are known as Scyphozoa, Cubozoa, Hydrozoa, and Staurozoa.
2. While jellyfish fossils are rare, the ones that have been found have been dated to over 600 million years BCE.

These statements present factual information that can be verified through scientific literature and research on jellyfish.