The author isn't trying to be cute. Those are literally the terms the scientists use.. « These as-yet theoretical clumps are thought to be shaped like blobs, t

The author isn't trying to be cute. Those are literally the terms the scientists use.. « These as-yet theoretical clumps are thought to be shaped like blobs, tubes or sheets, and are named after their noodle look-alikes, including gnocchi, spaghetti and lasagna. »