
Wild Worm Towers: The First Natural Observation of a Superorganism
Researchers in Germany have observed for the first time in the wild nematodes forming towering structures, previously seen only in labs, which serve as a means of mass transit and cooperation among worms, indicating a complex, mutually-beneficial behavior. The study also demonstrated that similar structures can be formed by the model organism C. elegans, suggesting this behavior may be widespread among worms for group movement.
