Wednesday, October 19, 2011

What makes sea anemones immortal?

'"As far as we know these are immortal animals," Rokhsar said. "You can cut them in half, and they'll create two new anemones." Even if you cut off the tentacles and mouth at the top of the anemone, the remaining sac will eventually regrow its "head." And if they aren't eaten or killed by toxins in their environments, they can seemingly live forever.'

What makes sea anemones immortal?

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