Summary:
- This article discusses how a deep-sea worm, known as the Pompeii worm, is able to survive in an environment with high levels of arsenic and sulfide.
- The Pompeii worm has evolved unique adaptations, such as a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that help it metabolize the toxic compounds in its environment.
- These findings provide insights into how life can thrive in extreme conditions, which is important for understanding the potential for life in other extreme environments, such as on other planets or moons.