Scientists have discovered that comb jellyfish have nervous systems unlike anything we have ever seen before.
Comb jellyfish are even more unique than scientists previously expected, as new research shows they have a nervous system unlike anything scientists have ever encountered. The uniqueness here is due to the way that the comb jellies nervous system is built up. Instead of using gaps between synapses for communication, the comb jellies have a more fused nervous system.
By proving just how different the nervous system is in these creatures, scientists have unlocked a mystery that could expand to other animals, too. Further, these fused neurons could hint at the independent evolution of these systems. However, the scientists say they don’t really know for sure. Research detailing the discovery of the comb jellies’ unique nervous system isA new species of comb jelly that was discovered in the depths of the ocean.
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