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  • Understanding Multicellularity: Cells, Tissues, and Organisms
    "More than one cell" is a broad term, but here are some interpretations:

    Biological:

    * Multicellular organism: This is the most common interpretation. A multicellular organism is made up of many different cells that work together to form tissues, organs, and organ systems. Examples include plants, animals, and fungi.

    * Tissue: A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. Examples include muscle tissue, nervous tissue, and epithelial tissue.

    * Organ: A structure made up of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function. Examples include the heart, lungs, and brain.

    Other:

    * Cell colony: A group of individual cells that live together, but do not form tissues or organs. Examples include some types of bacteria and algae.

    * Cell culture: A group of cells grown in a laboratory setting.

    * A spreadsheet with multiple rows and columns: In this context, each cell is a single box on the sheet.

    To understand what "more than one cell" refers to in a specific context, you need more information about the situation.

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