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Freshwater Hydra — printable fact sheet
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Freshwater Hydra
Hydra vulgaris
The freshwater hydra is a small, tube-shaped invertebrate found in clean, unpolluted freshwater environments. Known for its simple body structure, it consists of a tubular body with tentacles surrounding its mouth, which it uses to capture tiny aquatic prey. Hydras are renowned …
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- Hydras reproduce both sexually and asexually, often budding off new individuals directly from their bodies.
- Hydras can regenerate their entire body from just a few cells. They do not appear to age in the traditional sense and may be biologically immortal. Hydras feed by stunning tiny aquatic animals with venomous tentacles.
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