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Where are amoeba found?
Most of the Amoebae live in various marine environments. They are amorphous in shape and move by means of extruding pseudopodia extensions. Have you ever watched a movie called, "The Blob?" The title character in that movie is based on the concept of a giant amoeba devouring anything and everything in its path. Actual amoebae are somewhat like that but on a microscopic scale, mostly grazing on bacteria and microscopic detritus.When the environment is not conducive to survival, i.e. the water hole dries up, they can encyst and survive quite nicely until conditions improve.Most Amoebae cause no harm to humans, but here are a few that can be nasty:Entamoeba histolytica famously causes amoebic dystentery when ingested, usually from untreated drinking water. This disease is also known as 'Moctezuma's Revenge' (often Anglicized to 'Montezuma's Revenge') amongst unlucky tourists in Mexico.Naegleria fowleri (AKA the 'Brain-Eating Amoeba") can be fatal to swimmers if taken in via the nose.Acanthamoeba sp. and Balamuthia mandrillaris can both cause encephalitis in humans.You can find them in earth (soil) and or enything that is salt or fresh water.Mud puddles, sitting water. You can grow your own by taking a jar or cup and put water in it, add a bit of dirt, and let it sit for a week. You will have amoeba.
What are two human illnesses caused by protists?
Malaria is caused by parasitic protozoans of the genus Plasmodium.African sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma brucei, and its relative, Trypanosoma cruzi, causes Chagas disease.Giardiasis (beaver fever) is caused by Giardia intestinalis.Amoebic dysentery is caused by amoebae such as Entamoeba histolytica.Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii.The amoeba Balamuthia can cause P.A.M., a very rare but almost always fatal encephalitis.Trypanosomiasis- Chagas DiseaseMalaria is one of the diseases caused by protists. Giardia, Pneumonia, and Plasmodium are a few more protist caused diseases.
What is the meaning of Paramecium?
Paramecium look like little peanuts or slippers, with one end coming to a point. They are very tiny, (about 0.02 in) and you will need to look under a microscope to see one, and it is very difficult as they move quickly.
