Protozoa Flashcards
What are most protista?
Most protista are algae
How do protista get their food?
Autotroph, Through photosynthesis
Why is algae important with respect to photosynthesis?
Algae does 50% of world photosynthesis q
What plant like structure do Algae have?
Algae has cell wall
What does Thallophyte mean?
The organism has no roots, stems, or leaves.
Where do most algae live?
Most algae live in water
Do algae live in fresh or salt water?
Algae live in both freshwater and salt water.
Where is most algae?
Tons of algae in the ocean(marine)
Can algae live on land?
Algae can live on land.
What are algae that live on land called?
These are called terrestrial algae.
Where can terrestrial algae live?
places with lots of water
Do algae swim?
Algae are motile and non motile, meaning they can or cannot swim/
Are algae uni or multicellular?
Algae are both unicellular and multicellular
How does the size correlate with the amount of cells?
Algae can be unicellular and very small, but there can be large multicellular algae called seaweed. The biggest is giant kelp
Do people eat algae and why?
They eat algae because it is healthy.
