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Hydras: Our Immortal, Tentacled Friends

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What type of animal is essentially immortal? The video describes the distinctive capabilities of the hydra. It doesn't follow the typical life cycle pattern of most living creatures, and these unique features make the hydra basically immortal.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the link in the video to find more information about the jellyfish
  • Ask your classes to develop a hypotheses about the scientific application of the unique abilities of the hydra
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes a basic understanding of the life cycle
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Presenter uses humor, which makes the video more engaging
  • Video gives the watcher options for further research
Cons
  • None