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How does Caenorhabditis elegans extract the energy it needs for growth and maintenance?

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The worm feeds via a "pumping" action in which it first uptakes the fluid surrounding it. Then, it expels the fluid while trapping any bacteria within it. The bacteria are then digested for energy and nutrients.
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