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Mnemiopsis leidyi larva
Young again: study shows that comb jellies can age in reverse (30.10.2024)
For most animals, ageing is a one-way journey. In a recent PNAS publication, researchers Joan Soto-Angel and Pawel Burkhardt discovered that a species of comb jelly can reverse its life cycle, returning from adulthood to a larval stage.
Jellyfish unveiled exhibit
Photography exhibition ‘Jellyfish unveiled’ opens at the University Museum of Bergen (09.10.2024)
The new exhibit aims to challenge the public’s perspective on the often-misunderstood animals by highlighting their beauty and ecological relevance. It will run until January 26, 2025.