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High-resolution image of a single-celled bacterium called Magnetospirillum magnetotacticum, or MS-1, containing a linear chain of magnetosomes composed of the mineral magnetite. The cell measures approximately 0.00008 inch (2 microns) in length.
1975: Unveiling the Mystery of Magnetoreception – Nature’s Unique Navigation System

Magnetoreception, a unique navigational sense observed in various species, allows alignment with Earth's magnetic field. Discovered by Salvatore Bellini and further studied by Richard Blakemore, this sense remains a captivating mystery in animal behavior and [...]