After injury, these comb jellies can fuse to become one - The Fact Factory

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Monday, 7 October 2024

After injury, these comb jellies can fuse to become one

Researchers have made the surprising discovery that one species of comb jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi) can fuse, such that two individuals readily turn into one following an injury. Afterwards, they rapidly synchronize their muscle contractions and merge digestive tracts to share food.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007114928.htm

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