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Trumpet-Shaped Unicellular Microorganism, Drawn to Corners, Reveals Hidden Sense of Geometry


A protist species called Stentor coeruleus appears to navigate by sensing physical shapes -- a discovery that suggests even the simplest life forms can exploit geometry to survive.

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