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Abstract

This research explores self-organized waves of chloroplasts in the giant unicellular alga *Caulerpa brachypus*, revealing their anticipatory behavior in response to the day-night light cycle. Using dynamical systems analysis, the study demonstrates the waves' coupling to a self-sustained oscillator and their dependence on light intensity and temporal patterns. Different morphologies are observed under varying light conditions, suggesting a link between chlorophyll waves, biological oscillators, metabolism, and morphogenesis in this single-celled organism.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Oct 04, 2023

Authors

Eldad Afik, Toni J. B. Liu, Elliot M. Meyerowitz

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