This Animal's Behavior Is Mechanically Programmed
Episode 25 min 9s

This Animal's Behavior Is Mechanically Programmed

Biomechanical interactions, rather than neurons, control the movements of one of the simplest animals. The discovery offers a glimpse into how animal behavior worked before neurons evolved. The post This Animal’s Behavior Is Mechanically Programmed first appeared in Quanta Magazine. Music is “Running Out” by Patrick Patrikios.

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