filter feeders
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, filter feeders has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stay Tranquilo (Nov 2025).
Filter feeders are aquatic animals that feed on organic matter, food particles or smaller organisms suspended in water, typically by having the water pass over or through a specialized filtering organ that sieves out and/or traps solids. Filter feeders can play an important role in condensing biomass and removing excess nutrients from the local waterbody, and are therefore considered water-cleaning ecosystem engineers. They are also important in bioaccumulation and, as a result, are indicator or
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stay Tranquilo |
| Field | Marine biology |
Who talks about filter feeders on podcasts?
Unidentified Host (Stay Tranquilo / Cafesito segment) brought up filter feeders; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stay Tranquilo.
- Miami’s Mangrove Hero: 37,000 Lbs of Trash and Counting on Stay Tranquilo (Nov 2025) — Unidentified Host (Stay Tranquilo / Cafesito segment)
What is filter feeders mentioned alongside?
filter feeders is most often mentioned alongside Hurricane, The Miami Creation Myth and Cuba Study Group.
Mentioned together: Hurricane, The Miami Creation Myth, Cuba Study Group, Miami Water Keeper, Runners World, Kiscane, University of Miami, Ebenas Diaz, storm surge, South Florida