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The Dynamics of Group Formation Among Leeches

Leeches exploring a new environment continuously meet each other and merge in temporary groups. After 2–3 h, leeches become attracted to each other eventually forming a large and stable group. When their number is reduced, leeches remain solitary, behaving independently. Group formation is facilitat...

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Autores principales: Bisson, Giacomo, Bianconi, Ginestra, Torre, Vincent
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Research Foundation 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354550/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22629247
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2012.00133

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