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Ancient Organisms and Unique Bat Metabolism

This chapter explores the remarkable longevity of ancient organisms like a 100,000-year-old Tasmanian plant and a 200,000-year-old Mediterranean seagrass. It also delves into intriguing research on vampire bats, revealing how their unique metabolism enables them to utilize energy from blood meals in unconventional ways.

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