Staph bacteria. Picture courtesy of Janice Carr/CDC via BBC.
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Do bacteria have senses?
Do bacteria have perceptions?
Does the existence of memory in bacteria imply that they have minds?
Could there be minds without memories?
Do bacteria have representational beliefs?
Does the ability to modify behaviour imply learning?
*** Excursus: Does sensory adaptation in bacteria imply learning?
Does habituation imply learning?
Are bacteria truly flexible?
Do bacteria have minds?