Evolution Surprise: Bacteria Have "Noses," Can Smell

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 11:49 in Biology & Nature

The single-celled organisms can detect the aroma of ammonia, says a new study that suggests the sense of smell evolved earlier than thought. Olfaction - Evolution - Microorganism - Health - Sense

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