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It seems rather unlikely that there is only one discriminating characteristic. I rather assume that the common occurrence of characteristics leads to an emotional bond. | It seems rather unlikely that there is only one discriminating characteristic. I rather assume that the common occurrence of characteristics leads to an emotional bond. | ||
''To the intelligence:'' | ''To the intelligence:'' | ||
First the question arises, how intelligence can be understood in connection with a slime mold. According to Prof. Döbereiner of the University in Bremen, intelligence should be expanded and understood as the ability to solve complex problems. | First the question arises, how intelligence can be understood in connection with a slime mold. According to Prof. Döbereiner of the University in Bremen, intelligence should be expanded and understood as the ability to solve complex problems. | ||
Physarum is not the only slime mold that is intelligent, there are numerous other slime molds that are considered intelligent, here is a list: | Physarum is not the only slime mold that is intelligent, there are numerous other slime molds that are considered intelligent, here is a list: | ||
Google spits out when searching for "Intelligent Fungi" [Yes I know Physarum is not a fungus, I was just looking for other fungi species that could be Intelligent]. For the most part, Physarum out. | Google spits out when searching for "Intelligent Fungi" [Yes I know Physarum is not a fungus, I was just looking for other fungi species that could be Intelligent]. For the most part, Physarum out. | ||
It seems that this slime mold is a prototype of intelligent slime molds. | It seems that this slime mold is a prototype of intelligent slime molds. | ||
In my opinion, intelligence is a characteristic that definitely strengthens the emotional bond with Physarum. However, since other slime molds are also "intelligent", intelligence cannot be the only reason. [What constitutes intelligence?] | In my opinion, intelligence is a characteristic that definitely strengthens the emotional bond with Physarum. However, since other slime molds are also "intelligent", intelligence cannot be the only reason. [What constitutes intelligence?] | ||
''Color:'' | ''Color:'' | ||
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If you look for other slime molds, or mushrooms in general, you will notice that most of them have a less conspicuous color. I believe that the color of the slime mold definitely has an influence on the bond formation. | If you look for other slime molds, or mushrooms in general, you will notice that most of them have a less conspicuous color. I believe that the color of the slime mold definitely has an influence on the bond formation. | ||
''Behavior:'' | ''Behavior:'' | ||
The intelligence shows itself above all in the obvious behavior. The slime mold reacts to stimuli from the outside. Other slime molds also show this behavior, but Physarum shows this change relatively quickly. | The intelligence shows itself above all in the obvious behavior. The slime mold reacts to stimuli from the outside. Other slime molds also show this behavior, but Physarum shows this change relatively quickly. | ||
''Food:'' | ''Food:'' | ||
Another aspect is food. Physarum can feed on many things, here is a listing: | Another aspect is food. Physarum can feed on many things, here is a listing: | ||
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Oatmeal is often given with the meal. Sharing basically the same food with Physarum also has an influence on the formation of the bond, in my opinion. | |||
== '''How is the emotional bond measured?''' == | == '''How is the emotional bond measured?''' == | ||