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Bacteria form 'herds' to survive predators, offering fresh insight into Earth's carbon cycle
Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability15 July 2026
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CBS member Professor Conrad Mullineaux and his team have discovered that tiny photosynthetic bacteria band together into protective "herds" when attacked by predators – a survival strategy that could also influence how carbon is stored in the world's waters. Here's the full story.
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