After karyokinesis, the cell undergoes cytokinesis. "Karyokinesis without cytokinesis" originates multinucleated cells called coenocytes. Karyokinesis and cytokinesis are independent but spatially and temporally coordinated processes. The processes of karyokinesis (mitosis) and cytokinesis work together to result in cleavage. The relatively brief "M phase" consists of nuclear division (karyokinesis).