Single cells
reproduce by budding—
offspring cells
that break off
and live independently.

The first step
of evolving into
multicellular organisms
is offspring
that don't separate.

Consider this
a bright red flag
for doting parents
who permit the children
to return home
after university
because temporary
economic conditions
make independent
living difficult.

This sticks a knife in my craw. Not because it is to difficult to accept but because it is all too true.  You have a way of defining an issue Tom.

Lavonne, thank you, I'm glad it meant something to you (not necessarily a knife in the craw, though).
Some of my best friends are multicellular. LOL. Tom

Lovely Tom.  The title made this the first read of the morning for me.  No nits yet, but i'll be back!

Thanks, Sue.
Look forward to the nits! Tom

Tom,

Very nicely done - somehow, an image of a basking shark - mouth open - springs to mind.  Personally,  one of my greatest hopes is to host one, just to watch it swim past my armchair now and then - quite a bargain for the price of a little krill!

Roger

If I understand your statement correctly, Roger...you a one evil mo'fo! Tom

Tom,


LOL!

No, I think we must be at cross purposes (or should that be cross porpoises?) - all I meant is that I hope my son does come back home after university!

(I meant to say 'bargain for a little krill', BTW)

Regards,

Roger

Oh, then it's me who's evilminded. I thought the shark was there to vacuum off the krilldren!

Krilldren !! I'm sat in the canteen,  now people think I've blown a fuse laughing!

Roger

How's that meat pie & beans, though?

Ha! Being a good boy now - back on salad sandwiches again!

Roger

How this grew scales is creepy, Tom. Very sharp and provoking. Excellent.

milner

Thanks for looking in, Milner.
Listen, I have to get all my creepiness exercised before the kids & wife get home!
Tom

Oooo biology, I like biology... it is the title of my favorite Girls Aloud song. Haha!
Sociology is my passion though - a nice blend here
Enjoyed this Tom.
Mike