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  • Multicellular Organisms: Structure, Characteristics & Examples
    An organism made up of multiple cells is called a multicellular organism.

    Here are some key characteristics of multicellular organisms:

    * Specialized cells: Cells in multicellular organisms are often specialized to perform specific functions (e.g., muscle cells for movement, nerve cells for communication).

    * Tissues: Similar cells group together to form tissues, like muscle tissue or nervous tissue.

    * Organs: Different tissues work together to form organs, like the heart, lungs, or brain.

    * Organ systems: Groups of organs collaborate to carry out complex functions, forming organ systems (e.g., circulatory system, digestive system).

    Examples of multicellular organisms include:

    * Animals: Humans, dogs, birds, fish, insects, etc.

    * Plants: Trees, flowers, ferns, mosses, etc.

    * Fungi: Mushrooms, molds, yeasts, etc.

    * Some algae: Seaweeds, kelp, etc.

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