2 octubre 2014
Beneath the waves, many creatures sport iridescent structures that rival what materials scientists can make in the laboratory. Researchers have now shown how giant clams use these structures to thrive, operating as exceedingly efficient, living greenhouses that grow symbiotic algae as a source of food. This understanding could have implications for alternative energy research, paving the way for new types of solar panels.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/C73O0UQQ9XE/141002123728.htm
