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The Ancient Art of Horizontal Gene Transfer

Did you know that some species of sea slugs can photosynthesize like a plant? These fascinating creatures, such as the Elysia chlorotica, incorporate chloroplasts from the algae they consume into their own cells. This process, called kleptoplasty, allows the slugs to use sunlight to produce their own energy, effectively making them part animal, part plant!
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