Skin Microbes May Help Largetooth Sawfish Survive Low-Oxygen Pools

New research from Flinders University reveals that microscopic communities living on the skin of the critically endangered largetooth sawfish may aid their survival in oxygen-poor environments during dry seasons. This discovery offers a novel perspective on conservation strategies for this species. The study highlights the potential role of skin microbes as a natural defense mechanism in challenging environmental conditions.

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