Origins of multi-cellar organisms....

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Multicellularity in eukaryotes evolved independently multiple times, indicating that numerous single-celled eukaryotes contributed to the rise of multicellular life rather than a single ancestral eukaryotic cell. This evolutionary process is documented in detail on platforms like Wikipedia, highlighting the complexity and diversity of multicellular organisms within the eukaryotic domain. The discussion emphasizes the importance of exploring reliable sources for comprehensive information on evolutionary history.
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Hiya, just a quick question..

Was there only one Eukaryotic cell that started multicellular life or were there numerous single celled Eukaryotes that gave rise to multicellular life many times ?
 
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