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Top 10 Animals Capable of Photosynthesis
This list ranks animals in nature that obtain energy through symbiotic algae or chloroplasts. These organisms blur the lines between plants and animals, showcasing unique evolutionary energy-gathering strategies and the intricacies of mutualistic symbiosis.
Current #1
Elysia chlorotica
Interesting Facts & Summary
Miracles of Cross-Border Survival
True autotrophic animals are rare; most rely on symbiotic relationships. The most famous example, Elysia chlorotica, engages in 'kleptoplasty' by sequestering algal chloroplasts for long-term use. These organisms are not just biological curiosities but are central to the study of horizontal gene transfer.
| Rank | Name | Mechanism | Habitat |
|---|---|---|---|
Elysia chlorotica | Kleptoplasty | North American coast | |
Hydra viridissima | Endosymbiotic Chlorella | Freshwater | |
Symsagittifera roscoffensis | Endosymbiotic Tetraselmis | European coastal sand | |
| 4 | Tridacna gigas | Symbiodinium | Tropical coral reefs |
| 5 | Mastigias papua | Symbiodinium | Palau marine lakes |
| 6 | Alcyonium digitatum | Symbiodinium | Indo-Pacific |
| 7 | Aiptasia pallida | Symbiodinium | Global shallow seas |
| 8 | Acropora cervicornis | Symbiodinium | Tropical shallow seas |
| 9 | Clathrina sp. | Endosymbiotic Cyanobacteria | Marine reefs |
| 10 | Didemnum molle | Prochloron symbiosis | Coastal waters |
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