Deep-sea mollusk hosts bacteria in novel organelle structure called 'dragon balls'

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have identified a new specialized organelle in a deep-sea mollusk from the South China Sea. This organelle supports bacterial symbiosis, revealing a unique survival mechanism that aids adaptation to low-oxygen environments. The discovery offers fresh insights into chemosymbiosis, organelle evolution, and deep-sea ecosystems.

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