How Do Marine Cyanobacteria Communicate via Membrane Nanotubes?
Have you ever wondered how marine cyanobacteria are able to communicate with each other? A recent study has shown that these tiny organisms use membrane nanotubes to exchange information and distribute resources. But how exactly do these nanotubes facilitate communication? What kind of information is being shared and how does it impact the behavior of cyanobacteria colonies? With these new insights, scientists are one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of how these microorganisms coordinate their activities in the vast ocean ecosystem.
source: Phys.org