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
Populations of ______ carrying euglenids can reach to such proportions as to color green pond water where they exist.
Pigment
Euglena is capable of what?
What is provided to do this?
Organic materials from inorganic sources (carbs from CO2 and H2O)
Sunlight
Amoeboid cells can be found freely moving in:
Sponges
