Creatures That Can Live Without A Heart
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Animals that can survive without a heart don't rely on blood being pumped to their internal organs to function
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They are often so small that they may not be dependent on blood and nutrients being pumped around to their inner organs
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Here are some creatures that can live without a heart
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Jellyfish lack a circulatory system and rely on the diffusion of oxygen through their body's jelly-like substance to survive
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Starfish utilise a water vascular system to circulate nutrients and oxygen throughout their bodies instead of a traditional circulatory system with a heart
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Corals do not have a dedicated heart organ as they absorb nutrients directly from the surrounding water through their polyps
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Sea cucumbers rely on a water vascular system for movement and gas exchange, making them one of the animals that do not possess a traditional heart structure
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Flatworms rely on a process called diffusion to circulate oxygen and nutrients throughout their bodies due to their flat body structure
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