Predation and the evolution of multicellularity

<p>The first step in the major evolutionary transition to multicellularity involves single cells forming a group. Why do cells form a group? Studies have shown that colony formation provides a benefit against predation. However, it is not well known whether this response is generic, or specifi...

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Autore principale: Kapsetaki, S
Altri autori: West, S
Natura: Tesi
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2015
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