In the depths of the sea, where the pressure of the water is equal to the weight of an elephant per square centimeter, only some organisms can survive. The ctenophores, fascinating creatures of the abyss, illustrate one remarkable adaptation through their unique cell membranes. Rich in Plasmalogists, these arc-shaped lipids give them fluidity and stability … Continue reading In the abysses, water pressure squeezes all life. How do the creatures of the deep sea resist?