Figure 3. Illustration to show marimos’ spherical formation and growth (IMAGE)

Kobe University

Figure 3. Illustration to show marimos’ spherical formation and growth

Caption

(a). Marimo are rotated and oscillated by wind-driven currents. (b). Marimo grow by producing nutrients in their interior and by performing photosynthesis on their surface areas.

Credit

Illustration adapted with permission from Reina Nakayama and Keisuke Nakayama.

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