Protozoans Flashcards

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Flagellate protozoans are characterized by one or more whip-like processes called:

A

Flagella (flagellum)

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4 primary groups of phylum protozoa:

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Flagellate Protozoans
Ameboid Protozoans
Ciliated Protozoans
Spore-forming protozoans

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Flagellum and cilia protozoans are seen in cells throughout the animal kingdom, including cells of the human ______ and______ tracts.

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Respiratory

Reproductive

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3
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Ameboid movement move in a _____. The best member of this group is called _____.

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Locomotion

Amoeba

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______ protozoans makeup the largest group within the phylum. A common member that moves in a rapid locomotion is called a_____.

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Ciliated

Paramecia

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_______protozoans invade the intestinal cells, blood vessels and other ducts of the host. Causes cellular destruction! By expanding number of _____.

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Spore-forming

Spores

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Paramecium are members of what protozoan?

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Ciliated

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7
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Where are paramecia more likely found free-living in:

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Fresh water

And in close proximity to
Decaying plant matter

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8
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Amoeba and Paramecium are examples of the ____ organization of life.

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Genus

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The genus Amoeba consists of single celled organisms with free-flowing cytoplasms which forms processes called ______ when in motion.

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Pseudopodia

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Amoebae are found where?

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Fresh and salt water

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11
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Pronounce Amoebae

A

Ah mee bee

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12
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Amoebae are found in the _____ of animals. These parasites find its way into human body through what?

A

Intestines

Contaminated food or water

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13
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A common condition caused by amoebae is called ______ _______ (amebiasis), characterized by weight loss, mild fever, and diarrhea.

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Amoebic Dysentery

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Genus Euglena is characterized by their motile ______ and masses of______ in their cytoplasm.

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Flagella

Green pigment

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Populations of ______ carrying euglenids can reach to such proportions as to color green pond water where they exist.

A

Pigment

16
Q

Euglena is capable of what?

What is provided to do this?

A

Organic materials from inorganic sources (carbs from CO2 and H2O)

Sunlight

17
Q

Amoeboid cells can be found freely moving in:

A

Sponges