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Meet Dicty the amoeba – the world’s smallest farmer

Meet Dicty the amoeba – the world’s smallest farmer | Science News | Scoop.it

Meet the world’s smallest farmer – a “social amoeba” that seeds new land with bacteria, which it then eats. Just as human farmers carry seeds and livestock when they move to new areas, the amoeba can prepare for harsh conditions by bringing a ready food supply with it. It joins ants, termites and humans on the list of creatures that practice agriculture.

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Meet Prospero: Robo-Farmer on Six Legs : Discovery News

Meet Prospero: Robo-Farmer on Six Legs : Discovery News | Science News | Scoop.it
A new autonomous robot is inspired by the swarming skills of insects, birds and fish.
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