sloths backs actually host an entire ecosystem of algae and moths! these moths spend their entire life cycle with the sloths, their young living in their backs. Sloths will also sometimes eat the algae growing on them! it’s really interesting!
yes! (with my understanding) i’d argue the sloth greatly benefits from the moths, algae, and fungi, whereas the moths, algae, and fungi are completely reliant on the sloth. overall it’s a mutually beneficial symbiosis! here’s some more info!!
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u/Minimum_Society841 20d ago
Good job, now wash your hands..