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Internal perforations transport nutrientssphagnum moss

Sphagnum moss translocates nutrients via small perforations that connect the cells in the stem.

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Distribute liquidsStore chemical entities
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Valve regulates water permeabilityyellow bush lupine

The seed coats of some desert plants adjust their permeability to moisture via a humidity-sensitive hilar valve.

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Protect from excess liquids
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Leaf arrangement collects waterepiphytes

Leaves of Collospermum epiphytes capture water due to their fan-shaped arrangement.

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Capture, absorb, or filter liquids
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Hair-like structures filter fine materialsfiddler crab

The mouthparts of fiddler crabs filter fine materials from sediment using spoon-shaped setae (stiff hair-like structures) to hold sand grains, while brush-shaped setae brush off diatoms and bacteria for eating.

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Capture, absorb, or filter organismsCapture, absorb, or filter solids
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Underwater sensors detect odorsspiny lobster

Antennules of the spiny lobster trap water to identify odors using chemosensory hairs.

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Capture, absorb, or filter chemical entitiesSense chemicals (odor, taste, etc) from the environment
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Organs sense environmental cuesinsects

Insects interpret sensory input from antennae using Johnston's organs.

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Sense balance/orientationSense motionSense sound and other vibrations from the environment
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Antenna provides selective hearingfruit fly

The antenna of a fruit fly is used for selective hearing thanks to its multi-part, swiveling structure.

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Sense sound and other vibrations from the environment
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