science Phys Org 2026-09-04

Marine archaea discovered to consume amino acids as 'flexitarians'

A University of Vienna study reveals that ammonia-oxidizing archaea in marine sponges also feed on amino acids, offering new insights into ancient symbiotic relationships.

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