Phylum Ciliophora Flashcards
1
Q
Shape of Trophozoite in Balantidium coli
A
Ovoid with tapering end
2
Q
Size of Trophozoite in Balantidium coli
A
L: 50-100 um
W: 40-70 um
3
Q
Motility of Trophozoite in B. coli
A
Rotary
4
Q
Number of nuclei in trophozoite of B. coli
A
Macronucleus: 1 large, kidney-shaped
Micronucleus: 1 small round
5
Q
Other feature of Trophozoite in B. coli
A
Ciliated body
6
Q
Shape of Cyst in B. coli
A
Spherical/Oval
7
Q
Size of Cyst in B. coli
A
44-65 um
8
Q
Number of nuclei of Cyst in B. coli
A
Macronucleus: 1 large
Micronucleus: difficult to see
9
Q
Other feature of cyst in B. coli
A
Visible macronucleus & contractile vacuole
10
Q
Permanent staining used in Balantidium coli
A
Iron hematoxylin
Trichrome
