Chemosymbiosis between Animals and Microbes May Predate the Cambrian: Study
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Chemosymbiosis between Animals and Microbes May Predate the Cambrian: Study
A tubular marine creature that lived on the seafloor more than 540 million years ago may have survived in toxic, sulfur-rich waters by teaming up with bacteria. The post Chemosymbiosis between Animals and Microbes May Predate the Cambrian: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A recent study reveals that the marine animal Conotubus hemiannulatus, which has lived for more than 540 million years, may have survived in toxic and sulphur-rich environments through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria. The research, carried out by scientists from Nanjing University and Virginia Tech, analyzes the importance of this interaction for the evolution of organisms. Discovered by Conotubus hemiannulatus Conotubus hemiannulatus is …
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