By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 07, 2024

Hindustan Times
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6 creatures that can live without a heart

Discover how some amazing animals survive without a heart.

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Jellyfish don’t have a heart. They use their simple body structure to absorb oxygen directly from the water and move it through their tissues.

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Flatworms don’t need a heart to pump blood. Their flat bodies absorb oxygen directly.

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Sponges don’t have a heart or organs. They filter water to obtain nutrients and oxygen.

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Starfish live without a heart. They use their water vascular system to transport oxygen.

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Sea cucumbers can survive without a heart. They rely on their body fluids to circulate nutrients.

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Hydra don't have a heart or brain. They rely on their simple body structure to absorb oxygen and capture food from the water.

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These creatures have evolved in unique ways to survive without a heart, using simpler methods to get oxygen.

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They show us how diverse life can be and how creatures adapt to extreme environments.

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From jellyfish to sea cucumbers, these creatures thrive without a heart, proving nature’s creativity.

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