How Deep Sea Creatures Survived The Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs

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Some deep sea creatures somehow managed to survive the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Now, researchers at Cardiff University believe they've figured out why.


Some deep sea creatures somehow managed to survive the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

Now, researchers at Cardiff University believe they've figured out why. 

A study recently published in the journal Geology suggests that certain algae and bacteria lived past the impact as well, providing a slow but steady supply of food for lifeforms who lived near the seafloor. 

According to a summary of the findings, "The team were able to draw these