Comb jellies

Source:  TOI Context: A groundbreaking discovery reveals that the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi has the unique ability to reverse its aging process by regressing from an adult stage back to a larval form under stress. About Comb jellies: Classification: Marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Ctenophora, distinct from jellyfish. Physical traits: Characterized by rows of …

Bioluminescence

 Source: HT Context: Animals have used bioluminescence for millions of years, but much about it remains a mystery. Scientists are exploring its origins and functions, particularly in deep-sea habitats like coral reefs. Recent research suggests bioluminescence may have evolved as a means of communication and survival during the Cambrian Explosion, over 540 million years ago. …

Bioluminescence

  Source: TH   Context: Recently, Visakhapatnam beaches started glowing due to a phenomenon called bioluminescence