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    Evolutionary Transitions in Individuality and Recent Models of Multicellularity

    An evolutionary transition in individuality (ETI) is a fundamental shift in the unit of adaptation. ETIs occur through the evolution of groups of individuals into a new higher-level individual. The evolution o...

    Erik R. Hanschen, Deborah E. Shelton in Evolutionary Transitions to Multicellular … (2015)

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    Cells Acting as Lenses: A Possible Role for Light in the Evolution of Morphological Asymmetry in Multicellular Volvocine Algae

    The volvocine green algae have been extensively used to address various questions related to the evolution of multicellularity and cell differentiation, in terms of the genetics, developmental constraints, and...

    John O. Kessler, Aurora M. Nedelcu in Evolutionary Transitions to Multicellular … (2015)