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One Variety of Sea Slugs Cuts Out the Energy Middleman

Posted by timothy on from the would-never-leave-the-house dept.

dragonturtle69 writes with this story, short on details but interesting: "These sea slugs, Elysia chlorotica, have evolved the ability to gain energy via photosynthesis. Forget about genetic modifications for sports enhancements. I want to be able to never need to eat again — or do I?"

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  1. Re:eating by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Eating is enjoyable.

    For some people. Others like me love the idea of never having to eat again. For me eating is a chore I have to do so that I can live. It sucks up time and sometimes makes me ill if my body doesn't like what I ate.

  2. Nitpick by Drethon · · Score: 1, Troll

    No I didn't read the article, MSNBC rarely loads properly here at work.

    I believe that saying it gains energy via photosynthesis is incorrect. Photosynthesis causes a chemical reaction that converts Carbon Dioxide and Water (CO2 and H2O) into Sugar and Oxygen (C6H12O6 and O2). The sugar is then metabolized (correct term?) into energy.