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Deep-Sea Worm Defies Biology | Philadelphia News

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A newly discovered deep-sea worm, Xenoturbella profunda, thrives at crushing depths of over 2,000 meters in the Pacific, defying biology with no brain, gut, or circulatory system. Found in the mysterious hadal zone, this ribbon-like creature challenges our understanding of life’s essentials and survival in extreme environments. Scientists are racing to decode its genetics, nutrition, and reproduction, revealing how much more the ocean still holds—and how profoundly it reshapes our view of evolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fc3492b401e7b6e

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