Science of SpongeBob: Plankton!
Bikini Bottom’s Bad Guy, the Ocean’s Tiny Hero
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You might know Sheldon J. Plankton as the villain of Bikini Bottom, but did you know these real-life microorganisms are actually the heroes of our underwater ecosystems? Check out more from our scientists!