Some sea cucumbers like it hot
<p><strong>The genome of a sea cucumber, collected at a depth of 2400 m during a submarine trip to a hydrothermal vent, sheds light on&nbsp;genetic features that help marine animals to survive in extreme conditions.&nbsp;</strong>Hydrothermal vents&nbsp;are an unlikely environment for animals to flourish, characterized by rapid changes in temperature and a challenging chemistry: acidic pH, rich in sulfur and methane. Not to mention the high hydrostatic pressure and ...
United States Scott Edmunds Indian Ocean Oxford University Sanya Institute Of Science Life Biomedical Sciences
Source: eurekalert.org