Apr 16, 2024, 07:17 PM IST
Some creatures in the animal kingdom have more than one heart, each serving a specific purpose in the circulatory system.
These additional hearts help these creatures efficiently circulate oxygenated blood throughout their bodies, supporting their unique physiological needs.
Here are some creatures with more than one heart
Earthworms have multiple "pseudohearts" or aortic arches along their body segments that pump blood, helping to circulate nutrients and oxygen.
Squids also have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, and the third heart pumps oxygenated blood throughout the body.
Octopuses possess three hearts. Among these, two hearts propel blood to the gills, while the third heart circulates oxygenated blood throughout the body.
Hagfish have four hearts. Two pump blood to the gills, and the other two distribute oxygenated blood throughout the body.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports