From antiquity, longevity and immortality of living species and individuals has been a subject of research and study for many great scientists, thinkers, and philosophers. Science claims that the fundamental unit of life is the cell and that for any living organism to live as long as possible, it must work to maintain a healthy stasis for the cells that comprise it. This is the main reason why many modern researchers and scientists believe that the secret to longevity and possibly to immortality is hidden in nature, to be more specific, in other living organisms that appear to live unrealistically long. Trust us, these organisms are much older than your grandma, and so, on today’s list we will take a closer look at these 25 living fossils.
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Here's a preview of what awaits:
Macaw Parrots
Orca Whales
Humans
Sturgeons
Tuatara
Lobsters
Tube Worms
Sea Urchins
Bowhead Whales
Koi Fish
Tortoises
Freshwater Pearl Mussel
Honey Fungus
Old Tjikko
Sponges
Leiopathes
Endoliths
The Great Basin Bristlecone Pines
Silphidae Beetles
Silene Stenophylla
Hydra
Pando Trees
Posidonia Oceanica
The Immortal Jellyfish
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