Biology - Unit 3, Protista Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 common characteristics of Protists?
A
- unicellular
- eukaryotic
- heterotrophic and autotrophic
2
Q
What is an example of a Phylum Sarcodina?
A
amoeba
3
Q
Name of the legs on a phylum sarcodina/amoeba
A
pseudopods
4
Q
What is an example of a Phylum Ciliophora?
A
paramecium
5
Q
Name of the Phylum Ciliophora/paremecium’s tiny hair used for motion.
A
cilia
6
Q
What is an example of a Phylum Zooflagellates?
A
euglena
7
Q
What is a phylum zooflagellates/euglena’s tail for motion called?
A
flagella
8
Q
What is an example of a Phylum Sporozoa?
A
plasmodium
9
Q
What causes Malaria?
A
plasmodium
10
Q
How does a phylum sporozoa/plasmodium reproduce?
A
by spores
11
Q
What are pseudopods?
A
legs on phylum sarcodina/amoeba that are extensions of cytoplasm.
