Sea Sponge's Pores Reveal DNA Traces of Nearby Marine Life

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Source: Nature.com
Sea Sponge's Pores Reveal DNA Traces of Nearby Marine Life
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Sea sponges have been found to collect DNA from the surrounding waters, providing a record of local biodiversity. Scientists can now utilize this DNA to study the diversity of fish species in a given area.

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