Born That Way

We all know there are plants, and there are animals. Some are just difficult to classify. Just ten years ago, the leafy, emerald green sea slug (Elysia chlorotica) was thought to be both plant and animal but since has been discovered to use kleptoplasty. This slug eats algae and actually steals the genes from the …

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Hello, Seagrass!

Are you excited to see what the ocean holds for us? I know I am. Did you know there are about 72 species of seagrass in the world? According to Smithsonian Ocean, these grasses live in salty and semi-salty waters of the world. But don’t confuse them with seaweed! They are definitely a plant and …

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