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No, the turritopsis nutricula jellyfish is not extinct. Since, scientists are studying on them. Also, these type of jellyfish's population is increasing. Since, they could turn back into their polyp state again.
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Which organism has largest life span?
jellyfish, Turritopsis nutricula it is biologically immortal!
What is unusual about turritopsis nutricula jellyfish?
Turritopsis nutricula is a small (5 millimeters (0.20 in)) species of jellyfish that uses transdifferentiation to replenish cells after sexual reproduction. This cycle can repeat indefinitely, potentially rendering it biologically immortal.
How can you kill a turritopsis nutricula?
You could kill a turritopsis nutricula by stepping on it or something like that. Generally you could kill this creature normally.
Can you kill a turritopsis nutricula?
Yes. Yes, you can kill a turritopsis nutricula. Turritopsis Nutriculas are usually killed by diseases or predators in the wild, but can theoretically live forever if left alone.
What is the habitat of a Turritopsis nutricula?
Turritopsis nutricula is often eaten by other animals and readily succumbs to disease.
What is the oldest jellyfish?
The immortal jellyfish, or turritopsis nutricula, is the oldest known species of jellyfish. This thimble-sized creature regenerates itself over and over again, and because of this, has no natural life span.
What is the effectively immortal jellyfish's name?
Turritopsis nutriculaORDERFiliferaFAMILYClavidaeTAXONOMYTurritopsis nutricula McCrady, 1859, south-carolina, United States.OTHER COMMON NAMESNone known.
What is the name for those jelly bands?
turritopsis nutricula
What is immortaliyt?
Immortality is property of a living thing to never die. Humans are not immortal. But some organisms like Turritopsis nutricula (a species of jellyfish) and hydra are.
What is the name of the oldest jellyfish?
The Cambrian Fossil Jellyfish; the oldest known jellyfish have been found in rocks in Utah. They are more than 500 million years old, according to scientific study reports. These jellyfish are also known as Cnidaria, which were on Earth for more than 580 million years. -wayoffline81 & Zappy22
How old is turritopsis nutricula?
Scientists still don't know the oldest age of the turritopsis nutricula since this creature turns back into the polyp stage.
Are there any animals that seem to have the ability to defy death?
It is said cats have nine lives. Also, there is a Jellyfish called Turritopsis Nutricula which is able to revert back to the polyp stage, thus being effectively immortal when it comes to aging.
