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Tag: symbiosis

How do symbiotic relationships with bacteria help snails adapt to the deep sea?
Biological oceanography deep sea Genetics

How do symbiotic relationships with bacteria help snails adapt to the deep sea?

Deep-sea snails obtain bacterial symbionts from the surrounding environment, allowing them to survive in harsh environments
April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Hannah Collins
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galax-Sea
Ecology Sea Turtles

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galax-Sea

This team of scientists is studying microscopic organisms to help us understand more about the movement of sea turtles.
October 23, 2020October 24, 2020 Riley Henning
Shedding Light on the Origin of Clam Photosymbiosis
Evolution Genetics

Shedding Light on the Origin of Clam Photosymbiosis

You may have heard of photosymbiosis in corals. But did you know that some species of clams also host photosynthetic…
August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Constance Sartor
Zombie worms in whale bones
deep sea

Zombie worms in whale bones

Looking for a cool Halloween costume? Dress up as a zombie worm that lives under the sea and injects acid…
October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Anastasia Yandulskaya
How the anglerfish gets its light
Biology

How the anglerfish gets its light

Deep-sea anglerfishes are known for their prominent glowing lure extending from their heads. Bacteria are behind the scenes, enabling anglerfish…
October 8, 2019October 7, 2019 Ashley Marranzino
How to clean a sea turtle
Behavior

How to clean a sea turtle

Could you imagine if you had to actively seek out showering stations to stay clean? For sea turtles, they must…
September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 Katherine Barrett
Biology

Odd Couples ♥ Tales of Symbiosis in the Ocean

Our Sea of Love theme week kicks off with tales of symbiotic partnerships in the ocean. [Feature image from Wikimedia]
February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 Brittney G. Borowiec

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