Aphid converts light into energy, like a plant

Pea aphids can produce carotenoids due to gene swapping with fungi. These pigments allow them to change color based on environmental conditions, such as temperature and food availability. Carotenoids also enable pea aphids to absorb light and convert it into ATP, a crucial energy molecule. The amount of ATP produced varies with the aphid's color and light exposure, with green aphids producing more ATP than white ones, and orange aphids generating more ATP in sunlight.

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