As if comb jellies weren't bizarre enough...two of them can fuse together into a two-animal beast. Their remarkable power might have something to say about our own immune systems. Here's my story (gift link) nyti.ms/3XU9zng

📌 saving for later :)

Do they have anything like MHC class I or II?

Are you sure that isn't a photo of a plastic bag with some of those candy necklaces? (Aside, stunning!)

Amazing story, but "The aliens belong to the oldest branch of the animal family tree." -- this branch is as old as its sister branch, which includes us. It's not like there's a highway leading to us and every branch off that is a rest stop with no further evolution.Amazing story, but "The aliens belong to the oldest branch of the animal family tree." -- this branch is as old as its sister branch, which includes us. It's not like there's a highway leading to us and every branch off that is a rest stop with no further evolution.

Thank you for this wonderfully cheerful news!!