Where it lives: Mount Kaputar, New South Wales, Australia What it eats: Algae, moss, mushrooms, mold Why it's awesome: Not ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

Phylogenomics data place the enigmatic plankton in the middle of the algal family tree, despite their apparent lack of plastids—an organelle characteristic of all other algae. Christie is a seasoned ...

The sloth is the world's slowest mammal, so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. The plant gives it a greenish tint that is useful camouflage in the trees of its Central and South ...

The fungus provides a structure for lichen to anchor itself to trees and rocks. The algae perform photosynthesis, supplying energy for growth. Yeasts and bacteria help protect lichens from disease.