The Science of Biology Chapter15.pptVIP

Evolution of Multicellular Life Chapter 15 Outline Complex Multicellularity Fungus vs. Plants Fungal Reproduction and Nutrition Fungi Ecology Kinds of Fungi Zygomycetes Ascomycetes Basidomycetes Lichens and Mycorrhizae Complex Multicellularity Individuals are composed of many highly specialized kinds of cells that coordinate their activities. Three Kingdoms: Plants Animals Fungi Complex Multicellularity Two key characteristics separate complex multicellular organisms from simple multicellular organisms. Cell Specialization Different cells using different genes Cell Development Intercell Coor