Deep-sea mussels, which rely on symbiotic bacteria for food, harbor a surprisingly high diversity of these bacterial ‘cooks’: Up to 16 different bacterial strains live in the mussel’s gills, each with its own abilities and strengths. Thanks to this diversity, the mussel is prepared for all eventualities, researchers report.
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Source: ScienceDaily