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This jellyfish is the only known animal on Earth that cannot die of old age. When it gets sick or injured, it reverts back to a baby — and starts its entire life over again. Scientists call it biolog… (lemmy.nz)
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Full title: This jellyfish is the only known animal on Earth that cannot die of old age. When it gets sick or injured, it reverts back to a baby — and starts its entire life over again. Scientists call it biologically immortal.

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[-] Widdershins@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

I can't say i have looked but I have seen videos of eels and octopus being put up there. Maybe jellyfish are too extreme to not find it if you're not specifically looking for it.

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