The most important thing isn't the fact that these Salamanders have photosynthesis capabilities, it's that they don't have to eat any algae to get those cells.

The most important thing isn't the fact that these Salamanders have photosynthesis capabilities, it's that they don't have to eat any algae to get those cells. They're passed down, generation to generation. There's a sea slug that robs algae of chloroplasts, then uses those chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and may go the rest of its life without eating. The slug, however, has to eat some algae at the beginning of its life. If the linked article makes mention of salamander photosynthesis, I do not see it. Therefore, it will be valuable to coordinate these two lanes of research, to end up with a genetically photosynthetic animal. Sea slug link: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16124-solarpowered-sea-slug-harnesses-stolen-plant-genes-.html http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16124-solarpowered-sea...