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DNA reveals chemosynthesis genes in bacteria living on coral reef fish gills

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What happened

Chemosynthetic bacteria have been documented in various marine environments and in association with invertebrate hosts such as annelid worms and mollusks, but their presence in fish appears to be a new discovery.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:05 UTC.

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