Protists Flashcards
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Protozoan
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animal-like protist that can move to obtain food
2
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Pseudopods
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“false feet”. Used by an amoeba for moving and obtaining food. Always changing shape
3
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Contractile vacuole
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a cell structure that collects extra water and expels it from the cell.
4
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Symbiosis
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the interaction between two species of organisms
5
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Mutualism
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When both species benefit from living together.
6
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Spore
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a tiny reproductive cell that can develop into a new organism.
7
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Algae
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plant-like protists
8
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Pigments
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chemicals that produce color
9
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Algal Bloom
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A rapid growth of a population of algae.
10
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Red Tides
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saltwater algal blooms
11
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Eutrophication
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an increase in algae growth as a result of an increase in nutrients.
