Researchers have discovered that the bacterium UCYN-A, which helps marine algae in nitrogen fixation, should be classified as organelles inside the algae. This symbiotic relationship between ancestors of the algae and bacteria dates back around 100 million years.
The research traces back to over a decade ago when it was noted that a bacterium named UCYN-A seemed to help marine algae in nitrogen fixation .
Now they have found out that that UCYN-A should be classed as organelles inside the algae, rather than as a separate organism.
Bacterium UCYN-A Algae Nitrogen Fixation Organelles Symbiotic Relationship Ancestors Nitroplast Organelle
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