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Researchers claimed that the first known “virovore” has been found.
- Virovore is an organism that eats viruses.
About ‘Virovore’
- Scientists found a species of Halteria – which are microscopic ciliates that populate freshwater throughout the world.
- They can eat huge numbers of infectious chloroviruses.
- “They’re made up of really nucleic acids, a lot of nitrogen, and phosphorus.
- These organisms can sustain themselves with viruses, consuming many and growing in size
Source:HT
