By South SFV Today |
May 19, 2024
Many organisms, including humans, are comprised of a variety of microbes. However, some creatures have even more unique connections. Acoels, distinctive marine worms that can regenerate their bodies after injury, form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae living inside them. These collections of symbiotic organisms are known as a holobiont. The manner in which these organisms communicate is a subject that scientists are striving to understand, particularly when the species involved are an animal and a solar-powered microbe.