Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Shape of Life


What organism is thought to be the first multi-cellular animal?

The ancient sponge

How is it the same and different from animals today?

Similarities: They both have molecules, cells, and different animal cells.

Differences: The way they feed, reproduce, and the way they move (sponges don't move)

How do scientists know its an animal?

The built up of thier cells and molecules. And collagen - a protien held by all living organisms.

What evidence do scientists have to prove that other animals (multi-cellular) evolved from this organism?

Thru genetics

What more do you want to know?

I personally want to know:
What made the cells interact?
How to determine if its a male or female?



2 comments:

Lil Khat said...

thats very straightforward. needs a wee bit more thought...then again, i'm not one to judge

Ava said...

to determined their sexual character ,,good quetions? maybe depend on the color or shape? who knows ^^~!!