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Aureispira is a common marine bacterium that thrives in water or on surfaces.
If there are enough nutrients in its environment, it will live out a peaceful existence.
But as soon as the food runs out, the bug turns to the pirate life and attacks.
First , it sidles up against its prey, then fires tiny grappling hooks that tangle themselves around the target’s flagella.
These whip-like appendages are used by many bacteria to move around, so hooking those prevents escape.
Next, it fires off its cellular cannons structures called contractile injection systems, which work like bolt guns and fire high-speed projectiles.
These blast through the outer membrane.
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