OceanoPédia

06/05/2024

03/05/2024

The leaf sheep sea slug (Costasiella kuroshimae) is an absolutely mesmerizing critter of the deep, adorned in vibrant green hues with hints of purple. 🌈✨📸:Alex Mustard Underwater Photography

Leaf sheep slugs possess a fascinating ability called kleptoplasty. They consume algae and retain the algae's chloroplasts, which are specialized structures responsible for photosynthesis. These chloroplasts allow the slugs to convert light energy into food, supplementing their nutrition. This unique adaptation sets them apart and contributes to their vibrant green coloration. In essence, leaf sheep slugs can perform photosynthesis like plants, blurring the lines between animal and plant life in the ocean. 🌿🌊

30/04/2024

Paddle boarding beside the longest-lived mammal on earth - the bowhead whale! Scientists have found this year-round Arctic dweller may live more than 200 years!! 😮 📸: Mike Korostelev

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30/04/2024

A contínua redução da cobertura de gelo da Antártica preocupa pesquisadores por uma série de motivos.

27/04/2024

O p***s da baleia azul mede 2,8 metros de comprimento e liberta cerca de 1.800 litros de sémen quando esvaziado. 😀

27/04/2024