chriscoli
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During my various bacteria-related rants and commentary, I occasionally mention that bacteria can communicate (called quorum sensing).
Here's a great TED Talk that does a fantastic job explaining what's going on in general terms. It also has a really cool bit about how one type of squid is sybmiotic with Vibrio fishceri for bioluminescence.
Bacterial communication is going on all the time in your aquarium!
http://www.ted.com/talks/bonnie_bassler_on_how_bacteria_communicate.html
Here's a great TED Talk that does a fantastic job explaining what's going on in general terms. It also has a really cool bit about how one type of squid is sybmiotic with Vibrio fishceri for bioluminescence.
Bacterial communication is going on all the time in your aquarium!
http://www.ted.com/talks/bonnie_bassler_on_how_bacteria_communicate.html