The World’s Only Immortal Animal
Posted by Bill Meeks on August 9th, 2010Marvel at the various life cycle of the fantastical Turritopsis nutricula, a jellyfish that is, for all practical purposes, immortal. This strange creature reaches adulthood, transforms itself back into a child, then lives through it’s life again. Think of it as Groundhog Day with a jellyfish.
While old age can’t kill it, the creature is still susceptible to disease and fatal injuries. Read more about this fascinating forever-fish here.
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August 10th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Immortality yes, but what difference does it make?
Its not as if jellyfish have any long term goals.