A genus of small marine flatworms that are notable for their symbiotic relationship with algae; also refers to brain convolutions or spiral-shaped structures.
From Latin convolutus, meaning 'rolled up' or 'twisted,' referring to the coiled or spiral appearance of these organisms. The term uses the Latin feminine nominative form, reflecting its scientific nomenclature in biology.
Convoluta worms are literally plants and animals at the same time—they contain algae inside their cells that photosynthesize, making them one of nature's hybrid organisms that blur the line between animal and plant life. It's like discovering a creature that has solar panels built in!
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