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The wonder of living organisms from "summary" of The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins
Living organisms are truly remarkable. Just think about the complexity of a single cell - the tiny building block of all life. Inside that cell are thousands of intricate molecular machines, all working together with precision and efficiency. And that's just the beginning. When we look at larger organisms, such as plants and animals, the wonder only grows. The way a tree can turn sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, or the way a bird can navigate thousands of miles during migration, are truly incredible feats of nature. These organisms have evolved over millions of years, adapting to their environments in ways that are both fascinating and awe-inspiring. But it's not just the physical aspects of living organisms that are amazing. The behav...
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