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Deep-sea clams adjust bacterial partnerships to cope with energy shifts
A research team led by Professor Qian Peiyuan at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has uncovered how deep-sea chemosynthetic symbioses adapt to environmental fluctuations. The study reveals how these organisms manage their internal bacterial partners when chemical energy sources decline. By examining deep-sea clams, scientists gained new insights into the resilience of marine life thriving in extreme environments without sunlight.