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    Corner-loving single-celled microorganism uses geometry to sense its world

    2026-04-07T15:43:00Z

    A surprising observation in the lab has revealed a remarkable ability in Stentor coeruleus, a single-celled organism about one millimeter long. Sometimes nicknamed the “platypus” of microorganisms for its trumpet-like shape, this tiny creature appears to have a distinct preference for corners.