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Uploaded by on Oct 4, 2009

Single-cell Paramecium individuals glide gracefully around, each one powered by a covering of hundreds of hairlike cilia, beating like tiny oars. Watch how they avoid obstacles by the simple technique of reversing, turning slightly then trying to go forwards again.

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