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Turritopsis nutricula is often eaten by other animals and readily succumbs to disease.
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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 name for those jelly bands?
turritopsis nutricula
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 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.
What is the orgin of Turritopsis nutricula?
There is no known origin of this species as they are found all over the world's oceans, but are believed to originate mainly from the Caribbean.
Is turritopsis nutricula jellyfish extinct?
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.
What is the effectively immortal jellyfish's name?
Turritopsis nutriculaORDERFiliferaFAMILYClavidaeTAXONOMYTurritopsis nutricula McCrady, 1859, south-carolina, United States.OTHER COMMON NAMESNone known.
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 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.
Which animal never die?
The Turritopsis nutricula is the only animal which is capable of never dieing. The Turritopsis nutricula jellyfish usually die after propagating but Turritopsis reverts to a sexually immature stage after reaching adulthood and is capable of rejuvenating itself.The 4-5mm diameter creature, technically known as a hydrozoan, is the only known animal that is capable of reverting to its juvenile polyp state.Theoretically, this cycle can repeat indefinitely, rendering it potentially immortal.
