The above image if of the jellyfish known as Turritopsis Nutricula. I’ve never seen one of these, but I just ran across it on the internet and thought it was kind of amazing. Turritopsis nutricula is a hydrozoan with a life cycle in which it reverts to the polyp stage after becoming sexually mature, indefinitely, unless it is killed. It has the potential to live forever! I love the deep depths of the sea and all the bizarre creatures that live there. I would just suggest reading the Wikipedia article or this bit of news on this hydrozoan, since I have no first hand knowledge of it.
Currently Listening to: The Decemberists – Always A Bridesmaid Singles Series Vol. 3 (2008)
thanks nancy and terry for getting me these 12″s last Christmas
My favorite is the Deep Sea Anglerfish. You know, the one with the crazy teeth and the little dangling light to catch fish.
I also just love anything bioluminescent.