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What Is the Immortal Jellyfish?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The immortal jellyfish can revert to its juvenile polyp stage after reaching maturity.
  • This process, called transdifferentiation, allows it to potentially live forever.
  • It was discovered in the Mediterranean Sea and is now found in oceans worldwide.
  • The jellyfish escapes death by transforming its cells into a younger state.

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