Photobiological Aspects of the Mutualistic Association Between Paramecium bursaria and Chlorella

摘要: The main benefit involved in the mutualistic relationship between Paramecium bursaria and Chlorella has been traditionally interpreted as an adaptation to struggle against starvation nutrient limitation. However, other benefits such minimization of mortality protection damage by sunlight have proposed recently. Here, we explore photobiological adaptations responses P. its algal symbionts when exposed photosynthetically active ultraviolet radiation, well role (photo-)oxidative antioxidative defenses symbiosis. We conclude that are multiple should be considered a whole assessing selective advantage living