7 Fascinating Animals That Make Their Own Food

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Anemones house photosynthetic algae that produce nutrients for their hosts through photosynthesis.

Anemone Algae Partnership

Giant clams harbor algae in their tissues, enabling them to photosynthesize and produce food.

Giant Clams' Algal Symbiosis

Corals maintain a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae algae, which provide nutrients through photosynthesis.

Coral's Algal Partners

The Oriental hornet uses xanthopterin in its exoskeleton to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

Solar-Energy Hornet

Pea aphids produce carotenoids, allowing them to harness sunlight and generate nutrients, akin to plants.

Sunlight Harvesting Aphids

The spotted salamander relies on symbiotic algae for photosynthesis during its developmental stages.

Algae-Powered Salamander

Sea slugs host algae cells in their bodies, enabling them to photosynthesize and produce nutrients similar to plants.

Symbiotic Sea Slugs