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Microscopic Engineers
Published 3 years ago
Description
There are a number of species of bacteria that possess tiny chains of crystal particles called magnetosomes. Magnetosomes, as the name suggests, have iron in them to help the bacteria sense magnetic fields for navigation. They can also help the bacteria find food.
Image: The magnetic field of a bar magnetic - Newton Henry Black (PD)
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