Inside Versus Out: A New Form of Bacterial Cooperation
Inside Versus Out: A New Form of Bacterial Cooperation
Oceanic bacteria form a transient spherical community to conquer large food sources, taking on different roles to break down the bounty more efficiently.
Oceanic bacteria form a transient spherical community to conquer large food sources, taking on different roles to break down the bounty more efficiently.
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