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Yes, fish do get cancer and scientists actually study cancer in fish to investigate possible treatments that may also work for humans. "Cefas scientists are collaborating with experts from the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Institute for Cancer Studies at the University of Birmingham because of the apparent similarity between the liver cancers present in the fish collected under the CSEMP and those appearing in humans."
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoI have read on some internet sites that cancer is present throughout the phylogenic tree "the biological classification of species." My guess is cancer is present in all living things: insects, plants, sponges...All life evolved from prokaryotic cells with DNA that diversified into more complex things. Cancer is caused by damaged or mutated DNA. Any thing that is made of DNA then is at possible risk of cancer. The reason you don't see many animal with cancer is because when the get sick and weak they become something elses dinner.
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Are jellyfish healthy?
No! They all have cancer! They will all die!! (On a more serious note, what kind of question is that?)
Where do the jellyfish live in SpongeBob?
The jellyfish live in jellyfish fields.
Is the box jellyfish a true jellyfish?
Yes, the box jellyfish IS a true jellyfish.
Where to purchase a jellyfish?
You can purchase jellyfish at Jellyfish Art. They ship tanks and jellyfish anywhere in the US.
What are three sentences for the word jellyfish?
Jellyfish were one of the first creatures to exist on the planet.He was stung by a jellyfish on holiday.Some jellyfish are harmless.
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An adult jellyfish is called a Jellyfish.
What is the genus of a Immortal jellyfish and a Lion's Mane jellyfish?
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Interesting jellyfish facts?
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Do pet stores have jellyfish for sale?
No but you can buy jellyfish online at Jellyfish Art. They ship tanks and jellyfish anywhere in the US.
What is the jellyfish migration patterns?
the jellyfish migrate to Antarcticathe jellyfish migrate to Antarctica
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Where does spongbob jellyfish?
Jellyfish fields!
