Definition of «multicellular organisms»

Multicellular organisms are living beings that consist of multiple cells, as opposed to single-celled organisms such as bacteria or protozoa. These organisms have specialized cells that work together in a coordinated manner to perform various functions necessary for the survival and growth of the organism. Examples of multicellular organisms include plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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The study is «another step forward in finding life in places you don't expect it,» says Michael Meyer, an astrobiologist who is the lead scientist for NASA's Mars Exploration Program in Washington, D.C. «The discovery of multicellular organisms in the Hadean subsurface world raises the unthinkable possibility there could be multicellular life on Mars.» (sciencemag.org)
Changes in the DNA of cells in multicellular organisms produce variations in the characteristics of a species. (science.howstuffworks.com)
But Volvox is more than just a microscopic curiosity; it's a model for the study of how multicellular organisms evolved. (sciencemag.org)
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