Most Interesting Animal Challenge!

Now before moving on to introducing the main subject of importance, my selected animal, I would like to point out a few vivid and instrumental points about my opponent's choice. The Immortal Jellyfish ___________________ Now, we find it clear that the main thrust of my opponent's argument rests upon the central point that the 'Immortal' Jellyfish is just so, theoretically capable of living for an infinite period of time. As such, we find it imminently clear that if I, as CON, can justify through a tangible and plausible method that the "Turritopsis nutricula", or 'Immortal Jellyfish' is not, in any scientific manner, actually capable of infinite life, then I would win the debate, and eliminate all points of consideration for PRO's side. Indeed, the Immortal Jellyfish itself is considered, by many, to have a theoretical 'immortal' life because of the central fact that the medusa, or sexually mature state, can revert back to a polyp and restart its cycle of life. However, we find it clear on scientific as well as biological grounds that this is not so, for presupposing such an assumption would contradict the very nature and definition of 'immortal', as well as 'life'. Immortality is the condition in which, as defined by 'dictionary. com', it is an immortal condition or quality; unending life. [1] Now, such a word on biological grounds points to the tangible conclusion that anything that is immortal can not completely renew its body, cells, and genetic material. It must be able to live on forever with it's mature material, including genetic content as well as inclusive components. However, as the medusa of the Immortal Jellyfish reverts back into polyp form, it produces new components that did not previously exist. By genetic integration, scientists have discovered that genetic material as well as cellular components are completely regenerated for the rebirth of the polyp. This, we find, is a crystalline clear form of reproduction, for which the medusa, or sexually mature state of the jellyfish, reverts back to "A" polyp, but not the "Original" polyp by reproduction. In no scientific manner can such a assumption, that the Turritopsis nutricula is immortal, be justified. Thus we find that in a biological context as well as in accordance with the very nature of immortality and life, the so called "Immortal Jellyfish" merely engages in reproduction for renewal of its cells, instead of eternal life. _________ The animal for which I feel most represents a sense of interest for both humans and on a biological context would be the platypus, or Ornithorhynchus anatinus. There are not only a plethora of diversified reasons why it is the most interesting animal, but also tangible evidence that supports such a claim. The platypus, as one of the five extant species of monotremes, is a semi-aquatic mammal that possesses the absurdly interesting capability to lay eggs to give birth to its young. Its bizarre yet strangely attractive appearance baffled early European explorers, who promptly acclaimed it to be an elaborate fraud. In addition, the platypus also possesses the extremely rare condition of poison in mammals, in a spur in its hind foot, as well as a duck's bill, a beaver's tail, and an otter's foot. We find the extremity of its appearance interesting not only to view as an absurd yet vivid image of a child's imagination, but also that it provides invaluable and extremely precious information to the study of evolutionary biology on a scientific and biological context. Indeed, we find it clear that it has always remained in our societal context, as an animal and entity of extreme fascination and interest, for it has remained the iconic and easily recognizable symbol and mascot of Australia, featured in their currency, and is the animal emblem of New South Wales. The platypus has intrigued scientists as well as biologists not only for its valuable scientific secrets, but also by individuals around the world for its deviating yet almost comical appearance. As an example, it is featured in television shows as well as movies for its contrasting appearance, such as Perry the Platypus, the Platypus Man, as well as countless others that have provided an object of fascination for viewers across the world. We find it immediately clear that, justified by its extremity, absurdity, yet profoundly interesting appearance, biological and scientific interest, as well as tangible societal interest that the platypus remains a phenomenal animal of high interest for all individuals. Comparison __________ The 'Immortal Jellyfish', we find, on the other hand, lacks the foundational and fundamental multi-faceted aspects that are vital and imperative for interest to be determined: Appearance, scientific interest, societal interest, and an overall contrast. Its appearance is blandly common with all other types of jellyfish, providing not only banal in composition but also eliminating any hope of interest in appearance. Next, we find that by scientific and biological grounds, it is also insufficient to justify any source of interest, for I have sufficiently and adequately provided premises for why it is not so. In addition, when paired in juxtaposition with the platypus, we find that the latter provides not only a TANGIBLE source of scientific interest, not only for scientists and researchers for evolutionary and biological study, but also that the former lacks any sort of such. Indeed, on a societal context, we find that such an "Immortal Jellyfish" falls even more sadly short of the grandeur of the platypus, as it remains an animal of obscurity and generally unknown to the public, due to its bland and relatively uninteresting nature. From all the above justifications for points of consideration on interest, I, as CON, believe firmly that such an animal, the platypus, exceeds PRO's proposed animal, the "Immortal Jellyfish", not only on a scientific basis, but also for all the foundational aspects that make up a point of interest. As such, I urge a CON vote.