doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2007.11.022.
Non-neural reflexes: sponges and the origins of behaviour
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Non-neural reflexes: sponges and the origins of behaviour
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Sponges 'sneeze' without the benefit of nerves or muscles. While genomic analysis has uncovered a surprisingly complex set of molecular components in these ancient metazoans, physiological studies have revealed equally sophisticated cellular coordination.
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