Protozoa

Question 1

Protozoa are Eukaryotic organisms. They are heterotrophic and consume___

Answer 1

Bacteria, yeastm fungi, and algae.

Question 2

Bacteria and Protozoa are partially active in ____ next to roots

Answer 2

Rhizosphere. Conc near plant roots because thats where there high density of bacteria.

Question 3

Protozoa play an important role in _____ ____ for use by plants and other soil organisms

Answer 3

Mineral zing nutrients

Question 4

Protozoa as they eat bacteria release ______, that can be used by plants.

Answer 4

Release nitrogen in the form of ammonim

Question 5

How to Protozoa help to suppress disease?

Answer 5

By competing with or feeding on pathogens

Question 6

Protozoa are classified into 3 shapes based on thier shape:

Answer 6

Ciliates,: eat other proton and bacteria.
Amoebae: move by pseudopod.
Flagellates: use flagella to move.

Question 7

Protozoa need bacteria and _______

Answer 7

Water, so moisture places a big role

Question 8

Fungal dominated soils such as forests tend to have more _____ amoebae and _____ than other types.

in bacterial-dominated soils, ____ and _____ amoebae dominate.

Answer 8

Fungi: more testate amoebae.
bacteria: naked amoeba and flagella a