This jellyfish can reverse its aging process

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This jellyfish can reverse its aging process

The 'immortal jellyfish,' Turritopsis dohrnii, can reverse its aging process, transforming from adult back to juvenile to restart its life cycle indefinitely.

Meet Turritopsis dohrnii, the 'immortal jellyfish.' When faced with injury or old age, this incredible creature can revert from its adult medusa form back to a juvenile polyp. It essentially restarts its life cycle, avoiding natural death.

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