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Slime mould: A brainless blob that challenges our understanding of life.
Slime Mould and Philosophy
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16 January 2025
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Summary
The Blob That Thinks: Slime Mould and the Mysteries of Life
Physarum polycephalum, affectionately known as ‘the blob’ or ‘slime mould’, is a captivating unicellular organism that has fascinated biologists for decades. Its complex life cycle, unique physiology, and intriguing behaviour have made it a prime subject of scientific inquiry.
More recently, Physarum has emerged as a model organism for studying cognitive capacities like decision-making, learning, a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009488617 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1009488619 |
| Series: | Elements in the Philosophy of Biology |
| Author: | Matthew Sims |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 92 |
| Release Date: | 16 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 156g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 152mm x 6mm |
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