Scientists discover the first-known animal that doesn't need oxygen to survive
Researchers have discovered the only known animal that does not need oxygen to survive, a common parasite that largely preys on salmon.The study, published Tuesday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that the parasite Henneguya salminicola does not require aerobic respiration in order to survive — a revelation that may change how we understand life on Earth and beyond.The multicellular organism, which is part of a group of animals […]
