All articles tagged with #biological adaptation
Animals have evolved remarkable sleep strategies to cope with extreme environments, such as penguins taking micro-naps during parenting, seabirds sleeping with one brain hemisphere while flying, and seals sleeping during deep dives, demonstrating the incredible flexibility and adaptation of sleep in the animal kingdom.
Scientists have discovered that Paralvinella hessleri worms thrive in toxic hydrothermal vents by detoxifying arsenic with sulfur, forming non-toxic minerals, showcasing remarkable adaptation and resilience in extreme conditions, with potential implications for environmental and medical sciences.
A recent study discovered that many Australian monitor lizards possess hidden osteoderms, tiny bones under their skin, which may serve various functions such as protection and thermoregulation, challenging previous understanding of reptile evolution.