Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Cubed wombat poo puzzle completed by researchers with the help of physics, volcanic science

Cubism is not only a modern art form!  The shape of poo as an object of scientific curiosity! 😊

"Puddle, log, pellet or cube? Mammal life is diverse, and so are the poos mammals produce. ...
A team of scientists from around the world — including ... from the University of Tasmania — have turned their minds to this question and found some fascinating faecal facts. ...
It was the cooling process of lava beds that inspired ...
After an eruption, lava beds cool and can solidify into specific and regular shapes.
One of the most famous places to see the results of this process is The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. ...
So, a wombat's distinctive cubic poo is a result of the drying forces of its intestine being just right for the creation of poo that's about as long as it is high. ..."

Cubed wombat poo puzzle completed by researchers with the help of physics, volcanic science - ABC News

"Stunning in its architecture, the cubed poo pile of the wombat truly is one of natures great marvels."


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