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How do autotrophic protists make the diversity of aquatic life possible?
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They are at the base of the food chain which makes the diversity possible.
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Is plankton a protists?
Plankton is a aquatic protists.
Unicellular protists that are major producers of oxygen in aquatic ecosystems are?
phytoplanktonhi
What features of ancient aquatic organisms made it possible for them to leave the sea and colonize the dry land about 400 million years ago?
algae, a group of protists, began to grow. Their desendent made it possible for them to survive on dry land! I am learning about this in school right now, so my answer might not be as complete as you hoped it would be! Hoped I helped!! -Kookiemonster is this natasha? i am learning in school
What are special features for protists?
Protists are simple microorganisms. They are unicellular or multicellular, but without specialized cells. They live in aquatic environments. they include fungi, plants, animals, bacteria, and archaea.
Are all protozoans aquatic?
Yes and no. If you take some soil, place it in a Petri dish, and flood it with water, you will see in about 20 minutes a vast number of protists. Some would argue this would indicate that there are terrestrial protists. (Others would counter that these protists live in the thin film of water that exists around soil particles; therefore, they are still aquatic. It also depends on what organisms you call protists. If you consider slime molds and oomycetes protists, then there are many terrestrial protists. Slime molds creep along in the leaf litter, and there are several plant pathogens among the oomycetes that attack the above ground portions of plants.
Is plankton a protists?
Plankton is a aquatic protists.
Can protists be found in a lake or a pond?
Of course,there are so many aquatic protists.
What is the ecological importance of protists?
Protists play important roles in aquatic ecosystems as primary producers, consumers, and decomposers. They are crucial in nutrient cycling and serve as food sources for many organisms in the food chain. Some protists also form symbiotic relationships with other organisms, contributing to overall ecosystem diversity and stability.
Unicellular protists that are major producers of oxygen in aquatic ecosystems are?
phytoplanktonhi
What organelle does the algal cell have more of and why?
It is a chloroplast which other aquatic forms lack. It helps the alga to become autotrophic and form the basic level of the food chain in aquatic habitat.
What features of ancient aquatic organisms made it possible for them to leave the sea and colonize the dry land about 400 million years ago?
algae, a group of protists, began to grow. Their desendent made it possible for them to survive on dry land! I am learning about this in school right now, so my answer might not be as complete as you hoped it would be! Hoped I helped!! -Kookiemonster is this natasha? i am learning in school
What are special features for protists?
Protists are simple microorganisms. They are unicellular or multicellular, but without specialized cells. They live in aquatic environments. they include fungi, plants, animals, bacteria, and archaea.
What are true statements of the kingdom Protista?
Protists that are classified as animal-like are called protozoans and share some common traits with animals.All animal-like protists are heterotrophs. Likewise, all animal-like protists are able to move in their environment in order to find their food.Unlike, animals, however, animal-like protists are all unicellular. The are all eukaryotes.Fungus-like protists are heterotrophs with cell walls. They also reproduce by forming spores. All fungus-like protists are able to move at some point in their lives. There are essentially three types of fungus-like protists: water molds, downy mildews, and slime molds.Plant-like protists are autotrophic. They can live in soil, on the bark of trees, in fresh water, and in salt water. These protists are very important to the Earth because they produce a lot of oxygen, and most living things need oxygen to survive.Furthermore, these plant-like protists form the base of aquatic food chains. These plant-like protists can be unicellular, multicellular, or live in colonies. The plant-like protists are divided into four basic groups: euglenoids, dinoflagellates, diatoms, and algae.
What kind of protists are in phylum zoomastigina?
Phylum Zoomastigina contains flagellated protists, also known as zooflagellates. These protists are typically free-living and can be pathogenic, causing diseases in animals and humans. They have whip-like flagella used for movement and are often found in aquatic environments.
What kinds of aquatic life are found at the bottom of the ocean?
There is a wide range of aquatic life that can be found at the bottom of the ocean. Bacteria, single-celled protists, and over 4,000 living species of living foraminifera.
Are all protozoans aquatic?
Yes and no. If you take some soil, place it in a Petri dish, and flood it with water, you will see in about 20 minutes a vast number of protists. Some would argue this would indicate that there are terrestrial protists. (Others would counter that these protists live in the thin film of water that exists around soil particles; therefore, they are still aquatic. It also depends on what organisms you call protists. If you consider slime molds and oomycetes protists, then there are many terrestrial protists. Slime molds creep along in the leaf litter, and there are several plant pathogens among the oomycetes that attack the above ground portions of plants.
What has the author Brian O'Riordan written?
Brian O'Riordan has written: 'Fisherfolk safeguarding aquatic diversity through their fishing techniques'
