There are countless types of plants and animals on Earth, but how do they work? In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll take a bird’s eye view of how multicellular life functions, including how it’s organized, how it regulates itself to maintain homeostasis, and the big question: Why are these living things so wildly complex?

Introduction: Bizarre Beasts 00:00
Multicellular Organization 1:16
Cell Specialization 3:34
Why We Aren't Unicellular 4:37
Cons of Multicellularity 5:53
Dr. Rebeca Gerschman 6:44
Homeostasis 8:24
Review & Credits 11:09