New study reveals unique dietary strategy of a tropical marine sponge

PHYSorg
Aug 14, 2019, 10:16 am406 ptsTrending
Research conducted at the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) on a marine sponge in Kāneʻohe Bay, O'ahu revealed a unique feeding strategy, wherein the sponge animal acquires important components of its diet from symbiotic bacteria living within the…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Coexisting with America’s growing urban coyote population is easier than you think 129

Copper's 'gatekeeper' could unlock cleaner energy future 125

Hyundai’s new Venus IONIQ EV looks fake after it was caught driving on public streets [Video] 120

Solar Trade Groups Statements on Passage of the Utility RELIEF Act 119

Invasive ferrets removed from an island in a world-first 118

Wednesday’s Headlines Hop on Board Carefully 113

Only 6 Auto Brands Had EV Sales Growth In USA In 1st Quarter 2026 110

How Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 6 N is Redefining the Electric Driver’s Car as a 2026 World Performance Car Winner 108

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.