News of the Day: Immortal Jellyfish

Three jellyfish of various sizes with ribbon-like and long, straight tentacles. Caption: Well, it appears one creature is a step ahead of us.

For centuries, man has searched for the fountain of youth hoping to find the answer to immortality. Well, it appears one creature has the answer. Scientists have discovered that a hydrozoan named Turritopsis nutricula is biologically immortal, and the key is in its life cycle. Part of the "News of the Day" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • News of the Day: Immortal Jellyfish

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Length:
    2 minutes