megacelllike
Megacelllike refers to a phenomenon observed in certain multicellular organisms, where individual cells within a tissue or organ exhibit characteristics typically associated with single-celled organisms. This concept challenges traditional views of multicellularity, suggesting that some cells may retain certain properties of unicellular life despite being part of a larger organism.
The term was first coined to describe cells within the slime mold Physarum polycephalum, which can exhibit
Megacelllike behavior has also been observed in other organisms, such as the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum
The study of megacelllike behavior offers insights into the evolution of multicellularity and the potential for