cool thing of the day

phototaxis:
the light induced movement of a cell or multiple cells. can be positive - towards light... or negative - away from light.


Why this is cool:
We know that we are alive, and we know that animals are alive, and for the most part we recognize plants are alive... but its the movement and growth of plants that really remind us of this fact.


Why I was thinking of it:
I have an angel plant in the bathroom which requires low light... but I have set it in the window. All of the leaves were turned towards the window... so I turned it around. In a few days, the leaves will be turned towards the window again, and I will have to turn it again. this allows for better growth of the plant and it wont be leaned over to one side.



It really IS cool, if you think about it. Growing things always go towards the light... they go towards what they need to grow and to live... and its just another example of our relationship with faith and religion. Well, it is for me, at least. It might not be for you, of course, and thats okay too.