Abstract
Physical constraints limit the way in which an organism as small asEscherichia coli can interact with its surroundings. These constraints are listed, together with references to the relevant literature.
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Berg, H.C. Physical constraints on microbial behavior How you act if you are very small. J Chem Ecol 16, 119–120 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01021273
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