Slime Mold (Physarum) Growth

Witness the remarkable problem-solving abilities of Physarum polycephalum, a single-celled organism that can find optimal paths between food sources. Thousands of agents deposit chemical trails as they move, sense concentrations ahead with three sensors (left, forward, right), and turn toward the highest concentration. This simple algorithm produces stunning organic networks that remarkably resemble neural networks, fungal mycelium, and even modern transportation systems. Click to add food sources and watch the slime mold find efficient connections!