Movement and Sensory
Paramecium move by beating cilia (see anatomy) to propel themselves If they want to change directions all they do is beat the cilia in the opposite direction.
It is though that paramecium communicate via chemical signals. A study by Daniel Fels show that the species paramecium caudatum can communicate through glass using a form of weak electromagnetic radiation, called Biophotons to communicate.
1. Paramecium bumps into wall.
2. Then reverses direction.
3., 4., 5. Pivots.
6. And swims off.
It is though that paramecium communicate via chemical signals. A study by Daniel Fels show that the species paramecium caudatum can communicate through glass using a form of weak electromagnetic radiation, called Biophotons to communicate.
1. Paramecium bumps into wall.
2. Then reverses direction.
3., 4., 5. Pivots.
6. And swims off.