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Alkali Fly

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Mono Lake, home to the alkali fly, is some of the saltiest, most mineral-rich water out there.

The extremophile alkali fly isn't bothered by the salt, though, and uses the lake for food and protection from predators.

A bubble coats the fly like scuba gear, allowing it to breathe underwater.

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