The unbelievable vastness of the virosphere has always stunned the researchers. Over the years, scientists have studied thousands of viruses in detail but still believe they are far away from reality. Now, a team of researchers have figured out how some of the non-host marine organisms help to remove viral particles from their aquatic environment. Among 10 different animal species used in the study, researchers found that crabs, cockles, oysters, and sponges turned out to be the most effective at removing viruses from the aquatic ecosystem. Despite this helpful and under-appreciated public service towards nature, much of the efforts of the sea creatures are still waiting for recognition.
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