Todays Dose Of Weird Science

Deep-Sea Jellies Merge Into “Two-Butted” Hybrid

Comb jellies (Mnemiopsis leidyi) can fuse into a single organism after injury, merging nervous systems, stomachs, and even muscle contractions.

• Lab Accident: Researchers discovered fused jellies while studying regeneration.
• Sync & Survive: Merged pairs synchronize movements within hours and share digestion. Some survived 3+ weeks with two anal pores.

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