Darwin evolutionary theory has changed the scientific explanations about how organisms can adapt to extreme environments and survive. Through scientific experiments and analysis, scientists learn what kinds of adaptations allow a specific organism to survive and thrive in an extreme environment. These adaptations can be categorized into chemical functions and structural anatomy. These adaptations are present in deep-sea creatures and are what allows them to survive in extreme environments. Giant Squid, a database, and Deep-Sea Vents, an informational article by Amy Bliss, describe the anatomical adaptations that allow giant squids and yeti crabs to survive in extreme environments. Zombie Worms Drill Whales Bones with Acid, science article by Martha Ennis, and Trip into Blackness, field notes by marine biologist Mariana trench, present the chemical adaptations that allow worms and jellyfish to also survive in extreme environments. The adaptations that each of these organisms represents is what make them so unique.
Deep-sea creatures depend on chemistry to survive develop defense or survival mechanisms. According to Martha Ennis, “Skin cells of these structures [zombie worm’s root-like structures] produce an acid, which dissolves the bone, allowing the worm to extract the nutrients.” This chemical function allows zombie worms to acquire food without being dependent on other
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Chemical adaptations offer food sources and defense mechanism that allow organism like zombie worms and jellyfish to survive. Anatomical adaptation, likewise, is an advantage to organisms like giant squids and Yeti crabs by providing unique opportunities and abilities. All these adaptations are what make these organisms thrive in their respective environments and have an advantage over all the other organisms, who are competing for the same limited