Figure 2.

Examples of eukaryotic behaviours, structures and functional coordination between them. Some basic cell behaviours that are common to many or all eukaryotes are shown at the top, and under each example structures associated with that behaviour are indicated. Where more than one structure is listed, structures might all work together to effect the behaviour, or alternatively in different systems different structures are associated with the behaviour. The bottom panel provides examples of complex processes that can result from coordination of these behaviours and structures with other systems (with an emphasis on processes that are most directly affected by the behaviour). This is not a comprehensive summary, but rather a few examples selected to present a range of complexity, age and functional effects. (Online version in colour.)