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The pellicle provides additional structure and support that a cell membrane lacks. The pellicle also provides an attachment site for external organelles used for motility, food capture or defense such as cilia, flagella, or trichocysts.
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∙ 13y agoit serves as a wall for the cell.
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What is the stiff outer membrane in euglena and paramecium called?
Haha, you must be working on the protist crossword, the answer is pellicle.
Because the Euglena's pellicle is flexible this organism can?
Because the Euglena's pellicle is flexible, this organism can
What is a pellicle in microbiology?
Pellicle is outer flexible covering of protozoa and other protists .
Why do some microorganisms characteristically form a growth of the pellicle type?
in pellicle formation small masses of cells gather at the top of the nutrient broth. these organisms (masses of cells) are aerobes. the oxgen concentration is greatest at the top which would explain growth of the pellicle type.
What is the funnel like depression on the pellicle called?
The Oral Groove
What is the stiff outer membrane in euglena and paramecium called?
Haha, you must be working on the protist crossword, the answer is pellicle.
What is the boring organ of earthworm?
Prostomium
What is the name of the membrane that covers a euglena?
It is called a pellicle.
What is the function of a PELLICLE?
the pellicle is a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
Because the Euglena's pellicle is flexible this organism can?
Because the Euglena's pellicle is flexible, this organism can
What is the function of pellicle?
the pellicle is a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
What is a pellicle in microbiology?
Pellicle is outer flexible covering of protozoa and other protists .
What is the purpose of a pellicle?
A pellicle is the layer of support in a cell membrane. It is the protection of the cell and the casing in which it is held.
Why zooflagellates and euglena classified differently?
The Euglena's pellicle is stiff whereas the zooflagellates' pellicle is flexible.
How do you remove dental pellicle?
Dental pellicle can be removed by abrasion involving extensive polishing which can only be performed by a dentist. Dental pellicle is the protein film which forms on the enamel surface.
The pellicle is not?
elastic protein (maison.e)
Where is the pellicle of a paramecium located?
do paramecium have pellicles
