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This Animal's Behavior Is Mechanically Programmed

Published: June 22, 2022, 10 p.m.

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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.

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