Paleozoic marine ecosystems were marked by a diverse array of symbiotic interactions that have left a lasting imprint on the evolutionary history of life. These associations, ranging from mutualistic ...

Termites have long been recognised as architects of one of nature’s most specialised symbiotic systems. Their ability to degrade lignocellulosic plant material lies not solely in their inherent ...

Of the symbiotic relationships, mutualism, where both species benefit from the relationship, is the most exciting form. How two disparate species can form a cooperative where both benefit seems like ...

Researchers have found a genetic pathway that facilitates inter-species communication between a marine worm, acoel, and its symbiotic algae. Many organisms are far more complex than just a single ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...

A research team from the IBE (CSIC-UPF) has discovered that corals rest at night despite not having a nervous system, while their microbes remain active Sleep is essential for much of the animal ...

Once known only to those studying biology, the word symbiosis is now widely used. Symbiosis is the intimate relationship of different species living together. It’s much more common and older than many ...