Bizarre giant viruses with tubular tentacles and star-like shells discovered in New England forest
Bizarre giant viruses with tubular tentacles and star-like shells discovered in New England forest
Giant viruses are much more diverse in shape and size than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.
I initially read this headline in an 80s surfer accent, and it changed the context just enough to make it awesome.
"Those viruses have tubular tentacles, dude!"
15ReplyDude, those bacteriophages are catching some gnarly waves on a cellular level!
7ReplyGnarly!
4ReplyTentacular dude!
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Very cool! It'll be interesting to see what the purpose of weird tube appendages are in the future.
9ReplyMicroscopic car dealerships?
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Could we stop with the viruses for a while, please? Just a few years is all I ask.
9ReplyCan't stop, won't stop; viruses are (a part of) life
4ReplyCurrently in bed with my 5th virus within 8 months, and agree.
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