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A 400-year-old shark? Greenland shark could be Earth's longest-lived vertebrate

Por: Los Angeles Times Science September 24, 2022

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In the frigid waters of the sub-Arctic ocean lurks a mysterious and slow-moving beast known as the Greenland shark. It’s a massive animal that can grow up to 20 feet in length. Now, new research suggests it may have a massive lifespan as well. According to a paper published Thursday in Science, the Greenland shark could live for well over 250 years, making it the longest-living known vertebrate on Earth. “I am 95% certain that the oldest of... + full article



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