[USA] The sea slug Elysia rufescens fights predators by wielding toxic chemicals that it acquires from eating algae. A team has discovered Continue reading Sea slugs use algae’s bacterial ‘weapons factory’ in three-way symbiotic relationship
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Scientists unlock genetic mystery: Why corals reject life-saving algae
[USA] Algae can help corals adapt to warming seas but scientists have discovered they have relationship issues. It’s complicated. Continue reading Scientists unlock genetic mystery: Why corals reject life-saving algae
New mutant coral symbiont alga able to switch symbiosis off
[Japan] Researchers in Japan have identified the first spontaneous mutant coral symbiont alga to not maintain a symbiotic relationship Continue reading New mutant coral symbiont alga able to switch symbiosis off
When it comes to genes, lichens embrace sharing economy
[USA] University of Colorado Boulder researchers have discovered the first known molecular evidence of obligate symbiosis in lichens, Continue reading When it comes to genes, lichens embrace sharing economy
This salamander species is solar-powered
[Global] Few animals are capable of photosynthesis, and until recently it was thought to be an impossible task among vertebrates. Continue reading This salamander species is solar-powered
We have weird new details on the strangest symbiotic relationship ever found
[USA] Back in 2011, scientists discovered the world’s only known example of a vertebrate cell hosting the cells of a completely Continue reading We have weird new details on the strangest symbiotic relationship ever found
Does a new era of bleaching beckon for Indian Ocean coral reefs?
[Global] There are many other reefs across the globe that are dying, and no one seems to care. Continue reading Does a new era of bleaching beckon for Indian Ocean coral reefs?
Gene Sequences Of dinoflagellate reveal the secrets of symbiotic relation with corals
[Saudi Arabia] To survive against environment stress, corals and algae always cooperate each other by their symbiotic relation. Continue reading Gene Sequences Of dinoflagellate reveal the secrets of symbiotic relation with corals
Large-scale study reveals new insights into coral and symbiotic algae partnership
[UK] A large-scale study of Caribbean coral has yielded discoveries on the pairing process between an endangered coral and the Continue reading Large-scale study reveals new insights into coral and symbiotic algae partnership
How algae polygamy could save the Great Barrier Reef
[Australia] Well-intentioned, but ultimately smothering, marine scientists have had very conventional theories of what a young coral’s relationship should look like. Continue reading How algae polygamy could save the Great Barrier Reef