Mermaids are mythical sea creatures with a human woman’s head and torso and a fish tail. They appear in folklore worldwide, with variations in appearance and behavior. Mermaids feature extensively in literature, art, and media. The legend may have originated from sightings of manatees or seaweed. A mermaid is a mythical sea creature with the […]
Mermaid syndrome, or sirenomelia, is a rare birth defect where the legs are fused together, often with other severe defects such as missing genitalia, bladder, spinal abnormalities, and kidney problems. Successful surgeries have been performed, but survival rates are still low. Around 40 babies a year are born with this condition in the US alone. […]
