L2: Animal Like Protists

Question 1

How is a protist “animal-like”?

Answer 1

Heterotrophic
Increased motility

Question 2

Describe protist supergroup Excavata

Answer 2

Well-developed pellicle
Excavated feeding groove
Phyto/zoo-flagellated
Anaerobic
Some pathogenic to humans
important marine primary producers

Question 3

Describe protist supergroup Amoebozoa

Answer 3

Feed and move using pseudopodia
Generally lack pellicle
Consume things via phagocytosis

Question 4

Describe protist supergroup Rhizaria

Answer 4

Amoeboid, some have rigid covering
Some have filopodia or axopodia