Coral reefs are often described as biodiversity hotspots, but new research shows they also act as powerful regulators of the ...

Plastic pollution is not just a problem for larger marine animals. Dinoflagellates, which are single-celled marine predators can also ingest microplastic, which in turn limits their growth and ...

A new study shows that coral reefs don't just provide a home for ocean life, they also help set the daily "schedule" for tiny microbes living in the ...

Scientists have discovered a new and tiny marine predator which is capable of naturally sequestering carbon. They say the single-celled microbe could be "a secret weapon in the battle against climate ...

Los Angeles, California-based OriginOil has developed a patented process that keeps algae healthy and productive by selectively eliminating microscopic predators without the use of chemicals.

Scientists uncover the genetic trade-offs involved in allowing predatory fungi to stick to their nematode prey. Researchers from Academia Sinica, Taiwan and the Max Planck Institute for Biology ...

Predator-prey relationships are powerful engines in evolution, driving intricate adaptations and counter-adaptations across the tree of life. One of the most fascinating but least visible examples ...

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