The bright yellow worm that turns ocean poison into golden survival crystals

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Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, a bright yellow worm thrives where no other animals dare, in toxic hydrothermal vents saturated with arsenic and sulfide. By cleverly turning these poisons into a golden mineral once prized by Renaissance painters, the worm neutralizes the deadly threat and survives in one of Earth’s most hostile habitats. Scientists say this unusual “fighting poison with poison” strategy could change how we think about life’s resilience in extreme environments.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 010729.htm
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