No cytokinesis after mitosis in some animals?

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Cytokinesis in certain organisms, such as insects and fungi, can occur without following mitosis, resulting in cells with multiple nuclei, known as syncytia. This phenomenon allows for the presence of multiple nuclei within a single cytoplasm, rather than forming separate cells. While syncytia are commonly discussed in the context of plant cells, they also occur in some animal cells and fungi, highlighting a unique aspect of cellular biology. The discussion emphasizes the intriguing nature of these cellular structures and their implications in various organisms.
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this biology book I'm reading says that, in some animals (insects) and fungi, cytokinesis does not follow mitosis and you end up with a cell with more than one nucleus. :confused:

what are some examples? ... are these just certain types of cells within the animal? I'm guessing it would have to be or else the insect would be one giant cell :-p
 
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Yes, that happens. Such a cell is called a syncytium: all the nuclei are in a single cytoplasm.
 
cool thanks, I'll check that out. I vaguely remember seeing it in plant cells or a picture of a plant cell with two nuclei once, but I never knew it had a name and that it happened in animals and fungi.
 

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