A species of amoeba - among the simplest life forms on Earth - has been seen "farming" the bacteria it eats. When the bacteria become scarce, the Dictyostelium discoideum slime mould gathers up into a ...

When striking out for new territory, one species of single-celled amoeba runs through a checklist: Secrete a chemical signal to attract other amoebas, mass together into a multicellular "slug," and ...

The practice of agriculture, including the seeding, cultivation and harvesting of food crops, is not limited to humans and has been shown to be a feature of several members of the insect world. With ...

This primitive farming style has been passed down through the generations and is still very much a lively aspect and part of Sri Lankan life. Chennai farming is a constant lifestyle as it involves ...