that the genetic program underlying fruiting body formation in various Myxococci is not conserved, leading to diverse reactions in all Myxococcus species. Myxococcus, specifically Myxococcus xanthus, has been found to use direct communication between cells to form fruiting bodies rather than chemotaxis.

Myxococcus are social microbes and often seen as exhibiting behavior akin to a pack of wolves. They are able to communicate with each other via quorum sensing.