This Beautiful House Is Made of Snot

The video explores larvations, small ocean creatures that build large mucus structures called snot palaces. These structures serve as filters for food and play a significant role in the ocean's carbon cycle by trapping carbon and transporting it to the ocean floor. Larvations are closely related to humans and are used as model organisms in genetic research due to their rapid growth and transparent bodies. Their ability to quickly construct snot palaces could inspire advancements in 3D printing and underwater construction.

What role do larvations play in the global carbon cycle?

In what ways are larvations similar to humans, and why are they considered model organisms?