The Blue dragon nudibranch (Pteraeolidia ianthina) has evolved a method of capturing and farming microscopic plants (zooxanthellae) in it's body. The plants flourish in this protected environment and as they convert the sun's energy into sugars, they pass a significant proportion on to the nudibranch for its own use; Hawaii, United States of America

The Blue dragon nudibranch (Pteraeolidia ianthina) has evolved a method of capturing and farming microscopic plants (zooxanthellae) in it's body. The plants flourish in this protected environment and as they convert the sun's energy into sugars, they pass a significant proportion on to the nudibranch for its own use; Hawaii, United States of America

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