In the world of science, many creatures are known for their longevity, but the story of Turritopsis Dohrnii, commonly known as the Immortal Jellyfish, is quite different and surprising. This tiny jellyfish is very small in size, but its amazing ability to regenerate, die and be reborn continuously makes it a topic of discussion in the scientific world.
How does it live forever?
This jellyfish is very unique in its life cycle. When it is injured, deprived of food, or exposed to a stressful situation, it leaves its adult form and changes into a polyp stage. This process gives it a new lease of life. In other words, it never truly dies, unless it is killed by a predator or disease.
When was it invented?
This jellyfish was discovered in 1883, but since 1990, its ability to reverse aging has become a great mystery and subject of study for scientists. The researchers say that this organism’s regeneration process is very important for research on human aging and biology. Scientists also call it a living fossil because its structure and properties are almost constant and very ancient. Although it lives in the depths of the ocean, the knowledge gained about it has opened up new possibilities in the world of biological and medical research.
It does not age
In addition, this organism’s unique ability is that it can survive the normal aging process, while other long-lived organisms, such as the 4,000-year-old tree called Mathesus or million-year-old plants, age slowly. In comparison, the unique characteristics of the Immortal Jellyfish make it one of the oldest and most magnificent creatures in the world.