Alligator and Human Hearts Share Similar Structure (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Alligator and Human Hearts Share Similar Structure

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Both humans and alligators have four-chamber hearts, but alligator hearts are uniquely resilient to temperature extremes.

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Z. Owerkowicz

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