Photosynthesis from stolen chloroplasts can support sea slug reproductive fitness

Some sea slugs are able to steal functional chloroplasts (kleptoplasts) from their algal food sources, but the role and relevance of photosynthesis to the animal host remain controversial. While some researchers claim that kleptoplasts are slowly digestible ‘snacks’, others advocate that they enhanc...

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Autores principales: Cartaxana, Paulo, Rey, Felisa, LeKieffre, Charlotte, Lopes, Diana, Hubas, Cédric, Spangenberg, Jorge E., Escrig, Stéphane, Jesus, Bruno, Calado, Gonçalo, Domingues, Rosário, Kühl, Michael, Calado, Ricardo, Meibom, Anders, Cruz, Sónia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2021
Materias:
Ecology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8479339/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34583582
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.1779

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8479339/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34583582
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.1779

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