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The Science Behind Blue Blood: Creatures That Use Copper Instead Of Iron

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Introduction To Blood And Oxygen Transport: Blood is essential for carrying oxygen throughout the body, but not all creatures use the same system. Humans and most animals rely on hemoglobin, an iron-based protein that turns blood red when it binds with oxygen.  However, some creatures have taken a different evolutionary path, using hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule, that gives their blood a distinct blue color.

The Remarkable Role Of Male Seahorses In Birth

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The Remarkable Role Of Male Seahorses In Birth In the animal kingdom, reproduction is usually the responsibility of females. However, seahorses stand out as one of the few creatures where males take on the role of carrying and giving birth to their young.  This unusual process makes them a fascinating subject for both science and everyday curiosity.