Hyperaccumulation of Vanadium in animals: two sponges compete with urochordates
K. de Pao Mendonca, P. Chaurand, A. Campos, B. Angeletti, M. Rovezzi, L. Delage, C. Borchiellini, A. Le Bivic, j. issartel, E. RENARD, C. Levard
This study identifies two sponge species as vanadium hyperaccumulators with high concentrations in mesohylar cells, suggesting convergent evolution of vanadium metabolism.
bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2023 · PreprintEcology