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No brain, no stomach, no central nervous system, no respiratory system, no circulatory system...You would think jellyfish would be weird enough creatures. But nope. One species has taken "freak" to a whole new level with the ability to be, well, immortal. Meet Turritopsis nutricula, better known as the immortal jellyfish -- Ale, Manet, Fotos, Animais, Dibujo, Animaux, Resim, Dieren, Mare

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No brain, no stomach, no central nervous system, no respiratory system, no circulatory system...You would think jellyfish would be weird enough creatures. But nope. One species has taken "freak" to a whole new level with the ability to be, well, immortal. Meet Turritopsis nutricula, better known as the immortal jellyfish --

Lifecycle of Turritopsis dohrnii, commonly known as The Immortal Jellyfish. It is the only known species of an animal capable of reverting completely back to polyp stage making it seem biologically immortal. Is it really though? Tattoo Designs, Zoology, Animals, Art, Ink, Tattoos, Species, Ocean Creatures, Marine

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Lifecycle of Turritopsis dohrnii, commonly known as The Immortal Jellyfish. It is the only known species of an animal capable of reverting completely back to polyp stage making it seem biologically immortal. Is it really though?

TURRITOPSIS JELLYFISH: While the humans have been looking for the elixir of life throughout every period of history, it appears that there is one species of jellyfish that are actually immortal. Turritopsis nutricula, or sometimes – Turritopsis dohrnii, is able to transform its cells from mature state back to immaturity, in other words – back to youth. The medusa leads a regular cycle of life, but after maturing and mating, it reverts back to its initial state – a polyp colony. The process is re Jellyfish Tentacles, Jellyfish Species, Sea Creatures, Deep Sea Fishing, Underwater Creatures, Under The Sea, Salt Water Fish, Tentacle, Irukandji Jellyfish

TURRITOPSIS JELLYFISH: While the humans have been looking for the elixir of life throughout every period of history, it appears that there is one species of jellyfish that are actually immortal. Turritopsis nutricula, or sometimes – Turritopsis dohrnii, is able to transform its cells from mature state back to immaturity, in other words – back to youth. The medusa leads a regular cycle of life, but after maturing and mating, it reverts back to its initial state – a polyp colony. The process is re

There is one species of Jellyfish called Turritopsis Dohrnii which has the ability to rejuvenate all it’s cells thus returning it to a younger state. Being able to do this means the jellyfish could actually continue to live for eternity. Inspiration, Nature, Ocean Life, Jelly, Wordpress, Jelly Fish, Jellyfish Art, Ocean, Beautiful Fish

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There is one species of Jellyfish called Turritopsis Dohrnii which has the ability to rejuvenate all it’s cells thus returning it to a younger state. Being able to do this means the jellyfish could actually continue to live for eternity.

Turritopsis dohrnii POLYP. The "immortal jellyfish." Yes, the mature form really can revert back to the polyp stage. Here's a great link for a good discussion: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/01/090130-immortal-jellyfish-swarm_2.html. See next pin for the adult form. Animal Kingdom, Marine Biology, Nerve Cell, Nerve Cells, Sperm, Nerve, Sealife, Sea Jellies

Turritopsis dohrnii POLYP. The "immortal jellyfish." Yes, the mature form really can revert back to the polyp stage. Here's a great link for a good discussion: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/01/090130-immortal-jellyfish-swarm_2.html. See next pin for the adult form.

Can a Jellyfish Unlock the Secret of Immortality? (Published 2012)

The Immortal Rejuvenation, nytimes. #Immortal_Jellyfish #Hydrosoan #Turritopsis_dohrnii

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Turritopsis dohrnii is a breed of jellyfish that is IMMORTAL. They win. There may or may not be a Turritopsis dohrnii out there that predates human civilization. | 17 Animals That Are Probably Older Than Your Grandparents Greenland Shark, Fauna, Animal Facts, Animals Of The World

Turritopsis dohrnii is a breed of jellyfish that is IMMORTAL. They win. There may or may not be a Turritopsis dohrnii out there that predates human civilization.

Turritopsis dohrnii is a breed of jellyfish that is IMMORTAL. They win. There may or may not be a Turritopsis dohrnii out there that predates human civilization. | 17 Animals That Are Probably Older Than Your Grandparents

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Can a Jellyfish Unlock the Secret of Immortality? (Published 2012)

The Immortal Rejuvenation, nytimes. #Immortal_Jellyfish #Hydrosoan #Turritopsis_dohrnii

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Turritopsis dohrnii

Immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii.

Turritopsis dohrnii is a breed of jellyfish that is IMMORTAL. They win. There may or may not be a Turritopsis dohrnii out there that predates human civilization.

These 6 Living Creatures Are Almost Immortal!

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