Have you ever wanted to gain immortality? This may seem impossible but there are certain animals with the power of immortality. Like Ever-growing lobsters, Sturdy turtles, Regenerating flatworms, Tough whales, Radiation-resistant bacterium etc. Today we are going to talk about the amazing Turritopsis dohrnii or commonly known as the backward ageing jellyfish. It has found a way to cheat death by actually reversing its aging process.
If the jellyfish is injured or sick, it returns to its polyp stage over a three-day period, transforming its cells into a younger state that will eventually grow into adulthood all over again. And not just once: they can do it over and over again. Thus, the only known way they can die is if they get consumed by another fish or if a disease strikes the jelly. Only one Jellyfish kind is known to have this remarkable ability:
Turritopsis dohrnii, it was first discovered in the 1880s in the Mediterranean Sea and highlighted as a uniquely enduring organism in the exhibition Life at the Limits. Scientists do many experiments on these fascinating animals to find out a way to be immortal like them. They are actually half way through it. However, there are still many mysteries surrounding the turritopsis dohrnii. Backward ageing Jellyfish is bizarre right? wait till you see the other animals in the article section, You will be very amazed and you will not believe this but it's all true. Check out our other amazing articles. They will help you to improve your knowledge about animals.