Clepsydra (animal)
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A Clepsydra is a microscopic marine invertebrate which dwells in the brackish lagoons of South Africa's St. Augustine Nature Preserve. In many ways it resembles a hydra, and uses an array of small tentacles to bring food into its body.
Clepsydras feed on algae and phytoplankton rich in proteins. Recent research has shown that Clepsydras contain a chemical which may aid in healing nerve damage.