Missing Genes Allow Vampire Bats to Survive on All-Blood Diets | Smart News
Genes linked to taste receptors, insulin secretions, and stomach were absent in the flying mammals
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Genes linked to taste receptors, insulin secretions, and stomach were absent in the flying mammals
Genes lost during vampire bats’ evolution may have helped them to adapt to their exclusive blood diet which is high in iron and fluid and low in calories