The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite

The video explores the microcosmos, focusing on the interactions between nascla and sectarian. Nascla, a ciliate, lives a colorful life consuming cyanobacteria. However, it becomes a host to the parasitic sectarian, which attaches itself to nascla, using it for transportation and as a food source. The sectarian eventually reproduces by budding while attached to its host. The video concludes by reflecting on the interconnectedness of organisms in the microcosmos and the energy transfer that sustains life.

What are the three uses of the sectarian for the nascla?

Explain the process of how sectarians reproduce.

What implications does the relationship between the nascla and sectarian have on their survival?