Transmissible tumors in Hydra can manipulate host phenotype by inducing the growth of supernumerary tentacles, enhancing host foraging efficiency and promoting tumor vertical transmission, akin to manipulative parasites.
Dynamic fluid-structure coupling method simulated the feeding and respiration patterns of Quadrapyrgites, revealing the relationship between the ancient medusozoans and modern jellyfish.
Adaptation of domesticated maize and its wild relative teosinte has been facilitated by the geographically widespread exchange of beneficial alleles between them.