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What is not a reason that volvocine algae are ideal for studying the evolution o

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Question

What is not a reason that volvocine algae are ideal for studying the evolution of individuality?

They have had a recent transition to multicellularity.

Within the group, there are multiple separate transitions to germ and soma lines.

The group exhibits extensive variation multicellularity.

They readily form aggregate slugs.

a.

They have had a recent transition to multicellularity.

b.

Within the group, there are multiple separate transitions to germ and soma lines.

c.

The group exhibits extensive variation multicellularity.

d.

They readily form aggregate slugs.

Explanation / Answer

A) They have had recent transition to multicellularity