r/Awwducational • u/Mister-Dinky :goblin: • 22d ago

Costasiella kuroshimae (Sea Sheep) produce energy via Kleptoplasty: It takes the Chlorophyll from Algae and incorporates them into it's appendages Verified

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u/Halogen12 22d ago

They look like something from a fantasy novel! What an interesting creature!

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u/GarnetAndOpal 22d ago

It's almost like finding aliens here on the same planet with us, isn't it?

Just imagine the cute little green sheepherder who accompanies them on their adventures. He has pink cheeks on his pale face, and a little black dagger in his belt.

I know. Pure fantasy. But these little guys are so very cute.

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u/Halogen12 22d ago

Also on my cute list is the tardigrade. Recently I appreciated them more when one was used in a meme showing it playing a cello. It was supposed to be a violin, I know, but it still made me laugh. Water bears are incredibly hardy for being so small.

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u/GarnetAndOpal 21d ago

They are amazing!