Kleptoplasty
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Some organisms (such as sea slugs) eat algae and, instead of digesting the chloroplasts, they "steal" them and keep them inside their bodies to perform photosynthesis.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Modular borrowing. You don't need to evolve all abilities (like photosynthesis) from scratch; you can "eat" those who have the ability or tools and turn them into your functional plugins. This is the ultimate biological metaphor for mergers and acquisitions and outsourcing.
Anchor fast decisions
Refers to unauthorized copying or imitation of others' works or products (likely meaning piracy or counterfeiting). Infringement of intellectual property rights.
MINIMUM ACTION
In progress 0/1Practice this model in one real situation:
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Source support: Explicit
- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleptoplastyverified
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