The Cell: A Molecular Approach

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Chapter 1: An Overview of Cells and Cell Research

Video 1.4  Endosymbionts

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Paramecium bursaria in nature are almost always full of symbionts. These cells are also actively feeding (many cells can been seen being swallowed), capturing and ingesting other algae. The green algal symbionts supply photosynthetic products to the host organism. (2.6 MB) [© Cytographics.]