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March 2010 PMID 20142479

Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges.

Audrey Dussutour, Tanya Latty, Madeleine Beekman, Stephen J Simpson

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18
Peak: 5 in May 2023
across 5 sources since Dec 2019

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment demonstrates strong agreement and interest, as evidenced by comments describing the amoeboid organism as a 'fascinating moho' and emphasizing its surprising nutritional strategies. The tone conveys curiosity and acknowledgment of its broader scientific implications without delving into detailed technical analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments support the significance of the research, highlighting its fascinating insights into organism behavior and natural problem-solving abilities.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high interest, with references to the organism's surprising capabilities and relevance to understanding ecology and biology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include reactions that reflect moderate engagement, such as sharing related papers and commenting on the organism's abilities, indicating attention and thought.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions imply that the findings could influence ecological understanding and biological research, although not deeply explored.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains how complex nutritional management in large organisms or systems typically involves specialized centers like brains or specialized organs, such as in animals or insect colonies.
  • It highlights that some organisms, like the slime mold Physarum polycephalum, lack these centers but can still make sophisticated nutritional choices by growing and foraging among different nutrient sources.
  • This ability to balance nutrients, such as carbon and nitrogen, without centralized control provides insights into how distributed systems can function effectively, impacting our understanding of soil ecology, nutrient cycling, and carbon storage.
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Mary WildBehav
@wildbehav · X

Os dejo por aquí unos papers sobre este fascinante moho que en realidad es una ameba #NingunHiloSinSuPaper https://t.co/2ZrCMukXg5 https://t.co/YxKr74e3LI https://t.co/OyrVdtdKKd https://t.co/WFitTz5Ryj https://t.co/GtIiICxsEV

May 2, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 11,305 followers View post →
regular slime guy
@regularslimeguy.bsky.social · Bluesky

"Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges" www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....

Jul 6, 2025 · 6 likes View post →
La Science, CQFD
@ScienceCQFD · X

2010 > Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges https://t.co/tQ3LQ0xZHN dans @PNASNews #ScienceCQFD

May 12, 2023 · 1 like · 57,589 followers View post →
yuki
@yuki_obana · X

栄養バランスの取れた食餌探索 中見てないけどｗ 9Mar2010 Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges https://t.co/uTiTv1XrlI #nhkbs1 BS世界のドキュメンタリー選 「粘菌 脳のない天才」

Dec 12, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 495 followers View post →
Rina Saltman
@rinatie_ceo · X

Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges | PNAS https://t.co/h9a1PnRHq8

May 23, 2023 · 3,573 followers View post →
こくりこ☆ゆんぐる
@kokurikofufu · X

RT @yuki_obana: 栄養バランスの取れた食餌探索 中見てないけどｗ 9Mar2010 Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges https://t.co/uTiTv1XrlI #nhkbs1 B…

Mar 6, 2021 · 1 share · 1,982 followers View post →

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Researchers demonstrate that the slime mould Physarum polycephalum can exhibit habituation, a form of learning typically associated with neural organisms. This groundbreaking discovery suggests non-neural organisms…

Ze Frank · Jan 31, 2023 3,904,862 views
regular slime guy
@regularslimeguy.bsky.social · Bluesky

"Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges" www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....

Jul 6, 2025 · 6 likes View post →
Rina Saltman
@rinatie_ceo · X

Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges | PNAS https://t.co/h9a1PnRHq8

May 23, 2023 · 3,573 followers View post →
La Science, CQFD
@ScienceCQFD · X

2010 > Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges https://t.co/tQ3LQ0xZHN dans @PNASNews #ScienceCQFD

May 12, 2023 · 1 like · 57,589 followers View post →
Dios, que pereza ser yo
@JCHxD1 · X

RT @wildbehav: Os dejo por aquí unos papers sobre este fascinante moho que en realidad es una ameba #NingunHiloSinSuPaper https://t.co/2Z…

May 3, 2023 · 2 shares · 287 followers View post →
Jaminton
@Jaminton777 · X

RT @wildbehav: Os dejo por aquí unos papers sobre este fascinante moho que en realidad es una ameba #NingunHiloSinSuPaper https://t.co/2Z…

May 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,161 followers View post →
Mary WildBehav
@wildbehav · X

Os dejo por aquí unos papers sobre este fascinante moho que en realidad es una ameba #NingunHiloSinSuPaper https://t.co/2ZrCMukXg5 https://t.co/YxKr74e3LI https://t.co/OyrVdtdKKd https://t.co/WFitTz5Ryj https://t.co/GtIiICxsEV

May 2, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 11,305 followers View post →
ivacheung.com
@ivacheung.com · Bluesky

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こくりこ☆ゆんぐる
@kokurikofufu · X

RT @yuki_obana: 栄養バランスの取れた食餌探索 中見てないけどｗ 9Mar2010 Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges https://t.co/uTiTv1XrlI #nhkbs1 B…

Mar 6, 2021 · 1 share · 1,982 followers View post →
yuki
@yuki_obana · X

栄養バランスの取れた食餌探索 中見てないけどｗ 9Mar2010 Amoeboid organism solves complex nutritional challenges https://t.co/uTiTv1XrlI #nhkbs1 BS世界のドキュメンタリー選 「粘菌 脳のない天才」

Dec 12, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 495 followers View post →