Physarum Polycephalum Slime Mold (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Cruz

Physarum Polycephalum Slime Mold

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The slime mold Physarum polycephalum develops a network of interconnected tubes as it explores the environment for food. An algorithm inspired by its growth patterns enabled astronomers to see the structure of the cosmic web that connects all galaxies.

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