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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 22:29, 4 October 2018 (UTC)

Medusozoa

 * ... that the mitochondrial DNA molecules of Medusozoa are linear rather than circular as in almost all other animals? Source: "In nearly all animals, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) consists of a single circular molecule that encodes several subunits of the protein complexes involved in oxidative phosphorylation as well as part of the machinery for their expression. By contrast, mtDNA in species belonging to Medusozoa (one of the two major lineages in the phylum Cnidaria) comprises one to several linear molecules."
 * ALT1:... that Medusozoans are distinguished by having a medusa stage in their often complex life cycle?
 * Reviewed: Real Fact Comics

5x expanded by Cwmhiraeth (talk) and Chiswick Chap (talk). Nominated by Cwmhiraeth (talk) at 09:39, 11 September 2018 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg Article is long enough, expanded five-fold within the time limit, and with no outstanding issues. It could take over some content from the Jellyfish article to avoid redundancy, but that isn't an issue for DYK. Hooks are within the rules, if a bit on the technical side. Facts are properly cited (AGF for book-cited ALT1, though it's pretty much common knowledge for those with a biology education anyway). I prefer original hook, as one could nitpick on ALT1 and point out that hydras lose their medusa stage. QPQ done. Good to go. --Paul_012 (talk) 18:18, 12 September 2018 (UTC)