THE SKILFUL SURVIVORS

Life on Earth is nearly impossible without oxygen. But some bizarre creatures have evolved to live without it entirely.

Here Are 6 Creatures That Don’t Need Oxygen to Survive: 

True to their name, these wrinkled, pink, nearly hairless-skinned creatures can live for over 30 years and rarely fall ill. 

This tiny parasite resides in the muscles of salmon and does not rely on oxygen; it absorbs energy directly from the surrounding cells of its host.

Tubeworms, resembling giant worms, live in the deep sea. They don’t have a mouth or stomach and rely on tiny bacteria inside their bodies to produce food using chemicals from the vents.

Loriciferans are microscopic animals found deep in the ocean and can survive in completely oxygen-free environments. 

These tiny creatures thrive in extremely salty water—environments too harsh for most animals. 

Nematodes are microscopic worms that can survive in a wide range of environments, from extreme polar regions to hot climates.

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