Least Concern
Immortal Jellyfish
Turritopsis dohrnii
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About
The immortal jellyfish is a small jellyfish known for its ability to revert its cells back to their earliest form, effectively allowing it to potentially live forever under ideal conditions.
Habitat
Tropical and temperate oceans worldwide
Diet
Carnivorous - plankton, fish eggs, and small marine organisms
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Fun Facts
- When threatened or injured, the immortal jellyfish can transform its adult cells back into immature cells.
- This species was first discovered in the Mediterranean Sea in 1883.
- Despite their name, they can still be eaten by predators or die from disease.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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