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Title: Immortal jellyfish FTW
Post by: Joe the Destroyer on March 18, 2010, 11:46:35 PM
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/guest_bloggers/26/the-world-s-only-immortal-animal.html

Well, immortalish.  I'm sure if said jelly ran into Chuck Norris, his lifespan would decrease to two seconds.
Title: Re: Immortal jellyfish FTW
Post by: Leah on March 19, 2010, 04:53:32 PM
wow, i wonder how venomous it is cuz the box jellyfish is the deadliest of them all
Title: Re: Immortal jellyfish FTW
Post by: The Gravekeeper on April 29, 2010, 11:21:21 PM
I think I remember reading somewhere that trees are technically immortal, too, because they essentially renew their internal structures every year. I mean, trees just don't die of old age (worn-out organs/internal structures), so it's always damage and diseases that kill them.
Title: Re: Immortal jellyfish FTW
Post by: Newt on April 30, 2010, 09:57:41 AM
What is it with immortals and noodly appendages?
Title: Re: Immortal jellyfish FTW
Post by: Jack on April 30, 2010, 12:30:39 PM
I wonder if they're happier for being immortal? 
Title: Re: Immortal jellyfish FTW
Post by: Joe the Destroyer on May 01, 2010, 07:01:57 PM
Quote from: The Gravekeeper on April 29, 2010, 11:21:21 PM
I think I remember reading somewhere that trees are technically immortal, too, because they essentially renew their internal structures every year. I mean, trees just don't die of old age (worn-out organs/internal structures), so it's always damage and diseases that kill them.

I've also heard that trees tend to live a long lifespan because they're autotrophic (create their own sustenance).  Heterotrophs have to eat others to survive, and that means having to take in toxins that potentially lower lifespan bit by bit.  At least, that's what my botany prof. said.