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science7 months ago•3 min saved

Wild Worms Build Tower Structures in a First-Ever Natural Observation

Scientists in Germany have observed nematode worms forming cooperative 'superorganisms' by creating towering structures in the wild, a behavior previously only seen in labs, revealing new insights into their social interactions and group movement strategies.

via Indian Defence Review|

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science7 months ago•3 min saved

Wild Worm Towers and Superorganisms: Nature's Tiny Architects

For the first time in the wild, researchers observed nematodes forming towering structures, previously seen only in labs, suggesting a cooperative behavior for mass transit. The study also demonstrated that similar structures can be formed by other worms like C. elegans, indicating that such group movement strategies might be widespread among worms.

via Yahoo|

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