Comment on De novo origins of multicellularity in response to predationparentComments−kd5bjo7yFrom a mechanics of materials perspective, having a larger size also means being easier to break. Multicellularity seems to be a way to have preferred breaking points that are cheaper and easier for the organism to repair.
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From a mechanics of materials perspective, having a larger size also means being easier to break. Multicellularity seems to be a way to have preferred breaking points that are cheaper and easier for the organism to repair.