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This Animal's Behavior Is Mechanically Programmed

Jun 22, 202225 min
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Biomechanical interactions, rather than neurons, control the movements of one of the simplest animals. The discovery offers a glimpse into how animal behavior worked before neurons evolved.

The post This Animal’s Behavior Is Mechanically Programmed first appeared in Quanta Magazine.

Music is “Running Out” by Patrick Patrikios.

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