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multicellular
This term is a technical biological descriptor used to distinguish complex life forms from single-celled organisms. It carries a connotation of structural sophistication and interdependence, as it implies a level of cellular specialization where individual cells cannot survive in isolation but must work together to maintain the organism.
In scientific discourse, the word is used neutrally to categorize species. It is rarely found in casual conversation unless the context is educational or medical, serving as a precise anatomical classification rather than a descriptive quality.
Meanings
Examples
Humans are complex multicellular organisms.
Humans are complex multicellular organisms.
Is a sponge considered a multicellular animal?
The transition from unicellular to multicellular life was a pivotal moment in evolution.
The transition from unicellular to multicellular life was a pivotal moment in evolution.
I wonder how multicellular structures first developed in the ocean.
Most plants are multicellular and have specialized tissues for transporting water.
Most plants are multicellular and have specialized tissues for transporting water.
The specimen under the microscope is clearly multicellular.
Fungi can be either unicellular or multicellular depending on the species.
We need to distinguish between single celled and multicellular life forms.
The complexity of multicellular organisms allows for the development of organs.
The complexity of multicellular organisms allows for the development of organs.