Dictyostelium Discoideum Straddles the Boundary Between Unicellular and Multicellular

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Dictyostelium discoideum straddles the boundary between unicellular and multicellular.Its feeding phase consists of individual amoeba-like cells that move independently,feeding on bacteria.When the food runs out,cells begin to aggregate into a multicelled structure.The cells differentiate into a base,stalk,and spores;only the spores survive to colonize a new habitat.What is the advantage of forming spores?

• A)The spores will eat the other cells.
• B)The spores are photosynthetic.
• C)Spores are smaller and can be transported to new habitats.
• D)Spores can mate with other species.
• E)Spores have flagella and can swim to new habitats.

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