Magnetotaxis

Magnetotaxis is a phenomenon observed in certain microorganisms that involves the orientation and movement of these organisms in response to the Earth's magnetic field. This behavior is predominantly found in a group of bacteria known as magnetotactic bacteria, which contain specialized organelles called magnetosomes. Magnetosomes are nanometer-sized magnetic particles (typically magnetite or greigite) that allow the bacteria to align themselves with the magnetic field and navigate along magnetic gradients.