Skip to main content
Everyday science

Everyday science

Clams and algae collaborate to harvest sunlight very efficiently

07 Jul 2024 Hamish Johnston
Giant clam
Efficient collaboration The mantle of the giant clam contains pillars of algae that covert light into chemical energy. (Courtesy: Jan Derk)
I think it’s safe to say that photosynthesis is one of the most important biochemical processes at

You’ve reached the limit of what you can view on Physics World without registering

If you already have an account on Physics World, then please sign in to continue reading

If you do not yet have an account, please register so you can

  • Access more than 20 years of online content
  • Choose which e-mail newsletters you would like to receive
Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors