Corals have similar biological clock to humans

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New research at Bar Ilan University in Israel, found the biological mechanism in corals is similar to humans’ biological clock. The daily rhythm of the corals is also a 24-hour day. This biological clock functions even without the help of symbiotical algae.

 

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