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ramoss
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Message 1 of 10 (508466)
05-13-2009 6:46 PM


What is the evidence on how singular cell organisms evolved into multicellular
organisms? Was this before or after the plant and animal kingdoms split.
And is there surviving evidence on the evolution of the spinal column ?

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Message 2 of 10 (508468)
05-13-2009 8:41 PM


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Message 3 of 10 (508475)
05-14-2009 4:03 AM
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05-13-2009 6:46 PM


We can actually watch evolution from single-celled forms to multi-celled forms happening.
Linky link.

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Message 4 of 10 (508485)
05-14-2009 7:31 AM
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05-13-2009 6:46 PM


Plants and Animals evolved multicellularity separately (as did red, green and brown algae, certain bacteria and fungi).
The evidence that multicellular organisms evolved from singlecelled organisms comes from multiple similarities of genetics and biochemistry between them.
As for the spinal column, evidence comes both from extant variations on the notocord, some fossils (such as Pikaia - the first known chordate) and the development of embryos.
Edited by Mr Jack, : Markup fix.

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Message 5 of 10 (508522)
05-14-2009 2:59 PM
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05-14-2009 4:03 AM


I take it the next step would be for individuals to become more specialized in a colony??

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Message 6 of 10 (508573)
05-14-2009 9:32 PM
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05-14-2009 2:59 PM


single cell to multi cell shown as de-evolution
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Message 7 of 10 (508585)
05-14-2009 10:10 PM
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05-14-2009 9:32 PM


Re: single cell to multi cell shown as de-evolution
This has nothing to do with what I was asking, and looks to be preaching instead of looking at the issue.
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Message 8 of 10 (508586)
05-14-2009 10:16 PM
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05-14-2009 10:10 PM


Re: single cell to multi cell shown as de-evolution
If facts sound like preaching I am sorry.
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Message 9 of 10 (508592)
05-14-2009 10:38 PM
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05-14-2009 10:16 PM


Re: single cell to multi cell shown as de-evolution
If facts sound like preaching I am sorry.
It sounds like you're flogging a self-published book with massive internet posting.
If you had facts and worthwhile theory you could get published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Have you tried the creationist websites? They might be more interested.
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Religious belief does not constitute scientific evidence, nor does it convey scientific knowledge.

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Message 10 of 10 (508961)
05-17-2009 4:20 PM
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05-14-2009 2:59 PM


I take it the next step would be for individuals to become more specialized in a colony?? .
Indeed.
One of the best known examples of colonies, still living in our present day is alga Volvox. Flagellated single cell individuals form colonies, that move by flagellum propulsion. The cells that are in one pole of the colony specialize in directing movement, using photo sensible spots. The ones in the opposite pole specialize in reproduction. A very common pattern, to be found in most animals, though algae are not in the line of animal evolution, but plants!
To find more about Volvox, see this Wikipedia page Volvox - Wikipedia

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