As his intestine was removed during surgery, he will now use a stoma to collect waste.

Mrs Gibbs, who now has a permanent stoma bag, says she was traumatised by the experience.

She has had 11 surgeries in total, including a hysterectomy and the removal of her colon, leaving her with an ileostomy stoma.

As carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase, plants may need to open their stomata less frequently, leading to decreased transpiration and preserving more groundwater.

In recent months, Mercedes has undergone chemotherapy and had a stoma bag fitted.