Sea anemone (IMAGE)
Caption
Dr Susie McLaren is exploring how corals and sea anemones form partnerships with algae - a relationship essential for the health of coral reefs. Her goal is to contribute to efforts to conserve and recover marine ecosystems.
This image is of a developing sea anemone with spherical algae living inside its cells. The tentacles face upwards towards the light and the algae produce nutrients from photosynthesis, transferring some of these nutrients to their host.
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Dr Susie McLaren
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