Protist Supergroups Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five protist supergroups?
A
Excavata. Chromalveolata. Rhizaria. Archaeplastida. Unikonta.
2
Q
What is the worlds most common health problem?
What is the parasitic protist that causes this?
A
Malaria.
Plasmodium.
3
Q
Corals benefits…
A
Oxygen
Reef calcification enhanced
Nutrients
Gets rid of metabolic waste
4
Q
Zooxanthellae’s benefits
A
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Shelter Protection from UV Carbon Dioxide Protection from predation.
5
Q
What supergroup does Zooxanthellae belong to?
A
Dinoflagellate.
Group = chromalveolata.
