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Mechanism concentrates inorganic carbondiatoms

Diatoms assimilate inorganic carbon via a carbon concentration mechanism.

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Capture, absorb, or filter chemical entitiesCapture, absorb, or filter gases
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Organisms concentrate carbon dioxidegreen algae

Algae concentrate carbon dioxide to fix CO2 more efficiently, possibly using one or more HCO3- transporter proteins.

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Capture, absorb, or filter chemical entitiesRegulate atmospheric chemical/gas composition
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Dermal bone buffers CO2-induced acidosisturtle

Dermal bone in turtles reduces acidity resulting from carbon dioxide build up by releasing calcium and magnesium carbonates into the bloodstream.

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Protect from gases
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Novomer carbon dioxide-based plasticsNovomer, LLC

Polycarbonate plastics made from carbon dioxide

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Metabolism induces formation of calcium carbonateAlternaria

Metabolism in Alternaria fungi sequestrate carbon dioxide by forming calcium carbonate through the assimilation of nitrate.

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Chemically assemble mineral crystals
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Photosynthesis makes useful organic compounds out of CO2plants

Photosynthesis in plants makes useful organic compounds out of carbon dioxide through carbon-fixation reactions.

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Catalyze chemical breakdownChemically assemble organic compoundsChemically break down inorganic compounds
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Micro-compartment converts carbon dioxidecyanobacteria

Carbonic anhydrases in cyanobacteria interconvert CO2 and bicarbonate by entrapping proteins in confined micro-compartment.

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Capture, absorb, or filter energyCatalyze chemical breakdownModify concentration (of ions, solutes, etc.)
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Storing carbon and energybacteria

Bacteria store carbon and energy by synthesizing a polymer known as poly(beta-hydroxybutyrate) or PHB.

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Chemically assemble polymersStore chemical entitiesStore energy
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Calcium oxalate formation sequesters carbon dioxidesaguaro cactus

Cacti sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide by converting it to oxalate and combining it with soil-derived calcium ions which ultimately lead to the formation of solid calcium carbonate.

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Capture, absorb, or filter chemical entitiesChemically assemble mineral crystalsDistribute gases
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Leaf traits and functions adapt to demands of local nicheplants

Plants maximize photosynthetic returns on investments in leaf production by adopting strategies that cater to the demands of their biological surroundings.

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Capture, absorb, or filter energyOptimize shape/materialsPhysically assemble structure
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Photosynthesis with low CO2peatland plants

Plants in calcareous peatlands photosynthesize in low CO2 levels by taking up bicarbonate and converting it to CO2.

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Adapt behaviorsCapture, absorb, or filter chemical entitiesRegulate cellular processes
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Calera MAP cement-making processCalera

Mineralization via Aqueous Precipitation (MAP) process sequesters CO2

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Mound facilitates gas exchangemound-building termites

The structure of above-ground macrotermite mounds facilitates gas exchange in the below-ground nest using internal air currents driven by solar heat.

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Capture, absorb, or filter energyDistribute gases
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Respiratory system facilitates efficient gas exchangeBirds

The respiratory system of birds facilitates efficient exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen via continuous unidirectional airflow and air sacs

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Distribute gasesExpel gasesOptimize shape/materialsStore gases
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Stems move airPhragmites australis

Dead stems of Phragmites australis move air to shoot and root meristems by use of differential air pressure.

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Distribute gases
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Enzyme harnesses energy from carbon dioxideacetogen bacteria

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Transform chemical energy
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Disturbances maintain habitatScandinavian heath and beech forests

Scandinavian subalpine and alpine habitats are maintained when they continue to experience pulsed disturbances.

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Biological control of populations, pests, diseasesMaintain biodiversityManage disturbance in a community
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Pigment molecules absorb and transfer solar energyCooke's koki'o

Pigment molecules in plants absorb and transfer solar energy using a special arrangement that funnels light toward a reaction center.

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Capture, absorb, or filter energy
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Pigments absorb solar energyOriental hornet

Pigments in the oriental hornet’s cuticle absorb solar energy that is turned into electrical energy.

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Capture, absorb, or filter energyChemically assemble mineral crystalsChemically generate flow of electrons (redox)Modify electric chargeStore energyTransform electrical energy
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Increased surface area improves gas exchangehuman

Alveoli in lungs improve gas exchange by increasing the surface area of the lungs.

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Distribute gases
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Baleen plates filter foodblue whale

The mouths of whales filter krill for food via sheets of feathered horn, or baleen.

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Capture, absorb, or filter organismsCapture, absorb, or filter solids
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Lungs efficiently expel airfin whale

Lungs of whales efficiently expel air via powerful exhalations.

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Distribute gasesExpel gases
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Ears convert energymammals

The hairs in mammalian ears convert motion into electrical energy and back in order to amplify sound via the prestin protein.

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Transduce/convert signalsTransform electrical energyTransform mechanical energy
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Bacteria use hydrogen as energythermal pool microbes

Hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria metabolize hydrogen from their environment to use as energy

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Regulate reproduction or growthTransform chemical energy
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Synthetic solar storageSun Catalytix

Photosynthetically inspired energy storage & artificial photosynthesis.

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Catalyze chemical breakdownTransform chemical energy
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Parasitic worms dampen immune system responsehumans

Infestation of humans by parasitic worms (helminths) induces a dampened immunological response in human beings.

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Regulate cellular processes
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Ecosystem has long-term sustainabilitydehesa ecosystem

Dehesas maintain a diversity of products and long-term ecological sustainability by sub-optimization of resources.

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Maintain biodiversity
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I'm gathering processes that use CO2 as a resource to implement them in thermal power plants.

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