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The fascinating world of Physarum polycephalum aka 'The Blob!'

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The fascinating world of Physarum polycephalum aka 'The Blob!'

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Postby NomoneyNohoney » February 14th, 2023, 10:59 am

https://joyfulmicrobe.com/slime-mold-called-le-blob/

“Le blob” is what French researcher Dr. Audrey Dussutour calls the creatures she grows in her lab...some folks thought these slime molds should be addressed by their scientific name, Physarum polycephalum. But Dr. Dussutour says, “No one remembers that name. Everyone remembers the blob!”

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Re: The fascinating world of Physarum polycephalum aka 'The Blob!'

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Postby pje16 » February 14th, 2023, 11:17 am

Well worth a read
Who knew.... :D


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