In the natural world, a wide variety of organisms, including bacteria, plants, and animals, coexist, each with unique characteristics and sizes. Among them, many fascinating biological phenomena can be observed. In this session, I will focus on plants and animals to explain the phenomenon of "kleptoplasty." I hope this class serves as an opportunity for you to develop an interest in biology.

“Mini-Lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students and Faculty Members” is a program in which 10-minute mini-lectures are delivered by graduate students and faculty members who have completed the University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP: a program to learn to teach at universities). Six people who delivered excellent lectures in the UTokyo FFP classes will teach their chosen topic in an easy-to-understand way to those who are unfamiliar with the field by utilizing what they learned in the course.