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Nematodes Build Living Towers for Survival in the Wild

6/6/2025

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For the first time, researchers at the Max Planck Institute have witnessed nematodes creating living towers in the wild. These remarkable structures, formed by Caenorhabditis roundworms, enable them to cross gaps and catch rides on larger animals, showcasing an ingenious survival tactic during times of food scarcity.

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For the first time, researchers at the Max Planck Institute have witnessed nematodes creating living towers in the wild. These remarkable structures, formed by Caenorhabditis roundworms, enable them to cross gaps and catch rides on larger animals, showcasing an ingenious survival tactic during times of food scarcity.