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Three Gendered Worm Thrives In Toxic Environments

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Mono Lake, in the Eastern Sierra has super-salty water which is inhospitable to life. Researchers have discovered a roundworm species that can survive in extreme and toxic conditions. It also has 3 different sexes — male, female and hermaphrodite.

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