How do plasmodial slime molds manage to circumvent surface to volume? - Answers

Plasmodial slime molds, such as Physarum polycephalum, circumvent surface-to-volume constraints by existing as a large, multinucleate cell called a plasmodium. This structure allows for efficient nutrient absorption and distribution throughout its extensive, interconnected network, maximizing surface area relative to volume. Additionally, their ability to dynamically change shape and extend pseudopodia enables them to explore and exploit their environment effectively, further enhancing their surface area for nutrient uptake.