collecte section Bourgogne

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Bacteria Lay Out Welcome Mat for Tubeworms


Ocean-dwelling tubeworms are bad news for ships: They can cause billions of dollars of damage each year. Now, researchers have figured out that a key factor in deciding where baby tubeworms settle down is a specific bacteria that lays down a sort of microscopic welcome mat for the tiny creatures. The finding should help them find ways to encourage tubeworms to make their homes in less expensive areas.