Protozoans Flashcards
Flagellate protozoans are characterized by one or more whip-like processes called:
Flagella (flagellum)
4 primary groups of phylum protozoa:
Flagellate Protozoans
Ameboid Protozoans
Ciliated Protozoans
Spore-forming protozoans
Flagellum and cilia protozoans are seen in cells throughout the animal kingdom, including cells of the human ______ and______ tracts.
Respiratory
Reproductive
Ameboid movement move in a _____. The best member of this group is called _____.
Locomotion
Amoeba
______ protozoans makeup the largest group within the phylum. A common member that moves in a rapid locomotion is called a_____.
Ciliated
Paramecia
_______protozoans invade the intestinal cells, blood vessels and other ducts of the host. Causes cellular destruction! By expanding number of _____.
Spore-forming
Spores
Paramecium are members of what protozoan?
Ciliated
Where are paramecia more likely found free-living in:
Fresh water
And in close proximity to
Decaying plant matter
Amoeba and Paramecium are examples of the ____ organization of life.
Genus
The genus Amoeba consists of single celled organisms with free-flowing cytoplasms which forms processes called ______ when in motion.
Pseudopodia
Amoebae are found where?
Fresh and salt water
Pronounce Amoebae
Ah mee bee
Amoebae are found in the _____ of animals. These parasites find its way into human body through what?
Intestines
Contaminated food or water
A common condition caused by amoebae is called ______ _______ (amebiasis), characterized by weight loss, mild fever, and diarrhea.
Amoebic Dysentery
Genus Euglena is characterized by their motile ______ and masses of______ in their cytoplasm.
Flagella
Green pigment