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  • Sessile Organisms: Definition, Examples & Characteristics
    Organisms that remain attached to one place during their lifetime are called sessile organisms.

    Here are some examples of sessile organisms:

    * Plants: Most plants are sessile, rooted in the ground.

    * Corals: These marine animals are attached to the seafloor.

    * Barnacles: These crustaceans attach themselves to rocks, ships, and other surfaces.

    * Sponges: These animals are filter feeders that live attached to surfaces.

    * Oysters: These mollusks live attached to rocks or other hard surfaces.

    Let me know if you'd like to learn more about a specific type of sessile organism!

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