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These Solar-Powered Carnivorous Flatworms Divide and Conquer

Season 11 Episode 4

Tiny marine flatworms called acoels hunt for prey in coral reefs. They're referred to as “plant-animals'' because they've got a partnership with photosynthetic algae that live inside of them. But this acoel's real superpower is its ability to regenerate any part of its body!

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