New research has revealed that bacteria can work together to survive in the face of a predatory attack. Scientists have found that bacteria use a process called “co-evolution” to defend themselves against the predatory bacteria that feed on them. This process involves bacteria forming a communal defense against predators, which involves the bacteria producing toxins that can kill the predator. As the bacterial population grows and evolves, the toxins become more effective and the bacteria become better at defending themselves. The research shows that this cooperative behavior is an important part of the evolutionary process and can help bacteria survive in even the harshest environments.

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source: Phys.org