Cas
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It's amazing how many people freak out when they see algae in their aquariums. I read this today (copying and pasting from New Scientist Link at end)
"For the first time, algae have been spotted living within the cells of salamander embryos.
The association between spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) eggs and this type of algae (Oophila amblystomatis) was first noticed more than 100 years ago, but has proven difficult to observe with conventional light microscopy. Modern fluorescent microscopy made this image possible, by picking up the highly fluorescent chlorophyll in the algae.
The particular type of symbiosis displayed here is endosymbiosis, in which one organism lives within the cells of another. The exact effect of endosymbiosis on both organisms is still unknown, but scientists believe the relationship is mutually beneficial. It is thought that the algae consume the eggs' waste and provide them with oxygen.
Other types of symbiotic relationships between algae and animals exist in a surprising number of species, including jellyfish and sea slugs, where algae help these animals process energy through photosynthesis"
Theres an amazing picture of a hyphae on the website, I'll attach it but someone let me know if it needs removing?
I couldn't find forum rules... maybe Im just blind!
It's amazing the relationships which develop in nature, now if only I could get this algae mass produced to clean up after my adult axie... a dream come true!!
Short Sharp Science: Algae spotted in their salamander home
"For the first time, algae have been spotted living within the cells of salamander embryos.
The association between spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) eggs and this type of algae (Oophila amblystomatis) was first noticed more than 100 years ago, but has proven difficult to observe with conventional light microscopy. Modern fluorescent microscopy made this image possible, by picking up the highly fluorescent chlorophyll in the algae.
The particular type of symbiosis displayed here is endosymbiosis, in which one organism lives within the cells of another. The exact effect of endosymbiosis on both organisms is still unknown, but scientists believe the relationship is mutually beneficial. It is thought that the algae consume the eggs' waste and provide them with oxygen.
Other types of symbiotic relationships between algae and animals exist in a surprising number of species, including jellyfish and sea slugs, where algae help these animals process energy through photosynthesis"
Theres an amazing picture of a hyphae on the website, I'll attach it but someone let me know if it needs removing?
I couldn't find forum rules... maybe Im just blind!It's amazing the relationships which develop in nature, now if only I could get this algae mass produced to clean up after my adult axie... a dream come true!!
Short Sharp Science: Algae spotted in their salamander home
