One of the most important structures in nature is the cell wall. Not every living thing has them. Mammals, fish, squid, and insects get along fine without them. But plants, fungi and bacteria depend on them for various reasons, like keeping the cells together.

Shape shifting bacteria

One of the most important structures in nature is the cell wall. Not every living thing has them. Mammals, fish, squid, and insects get along fine without them. But plants, fungi and bacteria depend on them for various reasons, like keeping the cells together.

By: New York Times | Published: 15 Apr 2015