Vol-TE
Apprentice
Prochlorococcus, the ocean's smallest and most abundant photosynthetic bacteria, play a crucial role in producing up to 20% of Earth’s oxygen. Recent research reveals these microbes form bacterial nanotubes, enabling them to share nutrients and information across distances, challenging the notion of solitary bacteria. This discovery highlights the interconnectedness of microbial life, suggesting that these tiny powerhouses collaborate in ways that impact global ecosystems and oxygen levels. As scientists investigate the implications, one question looms: how does this newfound communication reshape our understanding of bacterial behavior?
Pandora's Eywa vibes anyone?
What implications do you think the discovery of bacterial nanotubes has for understanding marine ecosystems and global oxygen production?
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/life-on-earth-depends-on-networks-of-ocean-bacteria/
Pandora's Eywa vibes anyone?
What implications do you think the discovery of bacterial nanotubes has for understanding marine ecosystems and global oxygen production?
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/life-on-earth-depends-on-networks-of-ocean-bacteria/