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What is a key characteristic of Myxogastria (glasmodial or acellular slime moulds)?
What is a key characteristic of Myxogastria (glasmodial or acellular slime moulds)?
- They move independently and grow through phagocytosis (correct)
- They have a well-developed brain for complex decision-making
- They rely on a nervous system for information transfer
- They lack the ability to adapt to different environmental conditions
How do slime moulds like Myxogastria adapt to diverse environmental conditions without a brain or nervous system?
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 (correct)
- By solely relying on external cues for survival
- By possessing a complex nervous system
- By undergoing rapid cell division
What distinguishes the movement of Myxogastria from other organisms like animals?
What distinguishes the movement of Myxogastria from other organisms like animals?
- Myxogastria move independently and grow through phagocytosis (correct)
- Myxogastria do not secrete digestive enzymes
- Myxogastria lack the ability to form multicellular organisms
- Myxogastria possess a highly developed nervous system
How do cells in slime moulds like Myxogastria achieve complex movement and exploration of space?
How do cells in slime moulds like Myxogastria achieve complex movement and exploration of space?
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What allows Myxogastria to transition between different stages and survive in diverse environments?
What allows Myxogastria to transition between different stages and survive in diverse environments?
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What enables Myxogastria to adapt without a brain or nervous system?
What enables Myxogastria to adapt without a brain or nervous system?
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