The effect of surface properties on the interactions of particles and marine mucous filters
Yuval Jacobi, José A. Epstein, Ariella Paz, Uri Shavit, Gitai Yahel, Guy Z. Ramon
This study shows that particle capture by ascidians depends on surface interactions, not just size, and reveals the mucous filter is thicker than previously thought.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface · Apr 1, 2026Peer-reviewedSystems Biology