Oxygen-free survival: Meet the fish that survives extreme winter months in pitch dark without oxygen
Crucian carp possess a remarkable ability to survive for months in oxygen-free, frozen northern lakes. These fish convert lactic acid into ethanol, which they exhale, and drastically reduce their energy consumption to survive extreme anoxic conditions. This unique adaptation allows them to outlast winter and offers potential insights for human medical research.
Crucian carp possess a remarkable ability to survive for months in oxygen-free, frozen northern lakes. These fish convert lactic acid into ethanol, which they exhale, and drastically reduce their energy consumption to survive extreme anoxic conditions. This unique adaptation allows them to outlast winter and offers potential insights for human medical research.
