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Lettuce Sea Slug's Algae Hijacking Reveals Energy Secrets
6/26/2025
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- The lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) has a remarkable ability to hijack chloroplasts from algae, turning them into solar panels for energy. Harvard researchers found these chloroplasts thrive within the slug's intestines, enhancing its survival. This fascinating symbiosis could unlock secrets about how organisms harness external components, echoing the origins of mitochondria.
