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This tiny organism simply loves corners, using geometry to sense its world

  • April 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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This tiny organism simply loves corners, using geometry to sense its world
A surprising observation in the lab has revealed a remarkable ability in Stentor coeruleus, a single-celled organism about one millimeter long. Sometimes nicknamed the "platypus" of microorganisms for its trumpet-like shape, this tiny creature appears to have a distinct preference for corners.

Originally published at Phys.org

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