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Ocean plankton reveal sugar-for-nutrients partnership that sustains life in barren seas

In the vast, nutrient-poor regions of the world's oceans, there is a constant struggle for survival. Yet tiny organisms known as Collodaria have thrived there for millions of years. These Collodaria host microscopically small algae that are essential for survival.

Ocean plankton reveal sugar-for-nutrients partnership that sustains life in barren seas
Image: Phys.org
In the vast, nutrient-poor regions of the world's oceans, there is a constant struggle for survival. Yet tiny organisms known as Collodaria have thrived there for millions of years. These Collodaria host microscopically small algae that are essential for survival.

Originally published at Phys.org

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