Deep-sea mollusk houses bacteria in tiny 'dragon balls,' revealing a new symbiotic structure
Researchers have identified a new organelle called the 'dracosphera' in a deep-sea mollusk that helps it maintain bacterial symbiosis in oxygen-depleted environments. This discovery offers new insights into how life adapts to extreme conditions in the deep ocean.
Why it matters
Understanding these unique survival mechanisms expands our knowledge of evolutionary biology and the potential for life in extreme environments.
by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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