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Giant deep-sea vent tubeworm symbionts use two carbon fixation pathways to grow at record speeds - EurekAlert


New research sheds light on how the two carbon fixation pathways of the deep-sea tubeworm Riftia pachyptila are coordinated, revealing a sophisticated adaptation that allows these symbionts to thrive in their dynamic and harsh environment.

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