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Deep-Sea Worm Feeds on Wood at Trench Floor | Miami News
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Deep in the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a bizarre new worm species called Xylophaga—thriving on sinking wood with gut bacteria that break it down. This discovery shatters old assumptions about life in Earth’s deepest, darkest ocean zones, revealing a thriving population and hinting at hidden biodiversity. Researchers are now unraveling its genetics and symbiotic microbes, hoping to unlock secrets of survival in extreme environments—and maybe even beyond our planet.
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