In the cellular slime molds, the onset of adverse conditions causes
A) aggregation of swarm cells to form a plasmodium.
B) formation of sporangia.
C) release of myxamoebas from fruiting bodies.
D) the onset of cytoplasmic streaming.
E) aggregation of myxamoebas to form a slug or pseudoplasmodium.

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In cellular slime molds, the onset of adverse conditions causes aggregation of myxamoebas to form a slug or pseudoplasmodium. This is a multicellular structure that allows the organisms to move as a group towards more favorable conditions.

In the Cellular Slime Molds, the Onset of Adverse Conditions