Volvocine algae provide an excellent model for understanding the gradual evolution from unicellularity to complex multicellularity. Spanning a range of organization from simple unicellular forms to ...

An international research team has described a newly discovered algae species Streptofilum arcticum and its cell functions for the first time in a recent publication in the journal Environmental ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

The microscopic alliance between algae and bacteria offers rare, step-by-step snapshots of how bacteria lose genes and adapt to increasing host dependence. This is shown by a new study led by ...

Ocean microbes reveal how shedding genes drives survival and symbiosis, offering rare snapshots of evolution in progress.

A study led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz provides the first direct evidence that species that never interact can profoundly influence each other's evolution, challenging a long-held focus on ...

At the heart of coral health lies a symbiotic relationship with tiny microorganisms known as zooxanthellae. These microscopic algae reside within coral tissues, functioning like solar panels that ...