How Tiny Organisms Make a Big Impact On Clean Water
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
Nearly every body of water, from a puddle or a pond to a vast ocean, contains microscopic organisms that live attached to rocks, plants, and animals. These so-called sessile suspension feeders are critical to aquatic ecosystems and play an important role in cleaning up environmental contaminants by consuming bacteria.
A study published by Cell Press on October 15 in theBiophysical Journalreveals that by actively changing the angle of their bodies relative to the surfaces, these feeders overcome the physical constraints presented by underwater surfaces, maximize their access to fresh, nutrient-rich water, and filter the surrounding water.
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