Question 3 - Life cycle of Myxogastria Flashcards
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Describe the life cycle of Myxogastria (Acellular slime molds). Include both haploid (n) and diploid (2n) cycles. Use drawings to annotate each stage.
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A distinguishing morphological difference between the two groups is the vegetative state of cellular slime molds in a haploid amebiod cell, whereas the vegetative state of acellular slime molds is a multinucleate diploid ameboid mass called a plasmodium.
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Why is it called acellular slime mold?
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Does the acellular slime mold show movement? Describe this movement and the mechanism behind these movements?
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