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What is a key characteristic of Myxogastria (glasmodial or acellular slime moulds)?
They move independently and grow through phagocytosis
How do slime moulds like Myxogastria adapt to diverse environmental conditions without a brain or nervous system?
By using cellular cytoskeleton for information transfer and movement
What distinguishes the movement of Myxogastria from other organisms like animals?
Myxogastria move independently and grow through phagocytosis
How do cells in slime moulds like Myxogastria achieve complex movement and exploration of space?
By fusing cells to form syncitia with many nuclei and a complex cytoskeleton
What allows Myxogastria to transition between different stages and survive in diverse environments?
Use of cellular cytoskeleton for information transfer
What enables Myxogastria to adapt without a brain or nervous system?
Utilizing cellular cytoskeleton for information transfer and some cells' movement
Explore the characteristics and behaviors of multicellular organisms, with a focus on the fascinating world of Fungi. Learn about external digestion, cell aggregates, amoeba, and slime moulds like Myxogastria.
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