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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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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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Leaf arrangement collects waterepiphytes
Leaves of Collospermum epiphytes capture water due to their fan-shaped arrangement.
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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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Underwater sensors detect odorsspiny lobster
Antennules of the spiny lobster trap water to identify odors using chemosensory hairs.
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Organs sense environmental cuesinsects
Insects interpret sensory input from antennae using Johnston's organs.
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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.