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This Fungus Appears to Be Able to Recognize Shapes, Study Shows

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Summary
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A fungus called Phanerochaete velutina is able to distinguish between different arrangements of its neighbors and adjust its behavior accordingly.

This suggests that the fungus can perceive differences in the spatial arrangement of resources and adopt the best strategy for using them.

Fungi represent a broad array of organisms, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

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90

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33

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informal

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English

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61

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long-living

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