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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Royal Society
2021
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| 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 |