Hydra's Contraction Pattern (IMAGE)

Kiel University

Hydra's Contraction Pattern

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The typical contraction pattern of the freshwater polyp Hydra: contraction and relaxation of the same animal over the course of three minutes.

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Animation: Andrea Murillo-Rincon, Dr. Alexander Klimovich

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