Old Genes, New Tricks: The Science of Suspended Animation in Killifish

How Killifish Embryos Use Suspended Animation To Survive Over 8 Months of Drought
The African turquoise killifish utilizes a unique survival strategy through diapause, leveraging ancient genes to endure dry seasons. This mechanism involves pausing embryonic development, which is later resumed. Research also indicates similar genetic patterns in other species, suggesting a shared evolutionary trait for suspended animation.

Suspended Animation in African Turquoise Killifish