Protozoa

Radiolaria belongs to the phylum Cercozoa.

Yes, Diatom is a protist. Diatom is considered a plant-like protist.

An amoeba is an eukaryote, which is an unicellular organism. The amoeba belongs to the kingdom Protozoa and the phylum Amoebozoa.

Amoeba is a single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Protozoa, while a diatom is a single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Bacillariophyta. Amoeba moves and feeds through pseudopodia (false feet), while diatoms have a silica shell called a frustule and photosynthesize using chlorophyll.

Volvox is a type of green algae that forms spherical colonies. It consists of many individual cells that are interconnected and work together to form a multicellular organism.

The Euglena regulates its internal environment through a contractile vacuole which helps maintain the balance of water and ions within the cell. The contractile vacuole collects excess water and expels it from the cell, preventing it from swelling and potentially bursting.

To identify an amoeba in a microscope, you would typically look for a single-celled organism with a shape that appears irregular or constantly changing. Amoebas are known for their characteristic movement by extending pseudopods. Additionally, staining techniques can be used to highlight specific features of the amoeba under the microscope.

Paramecium typically have cilia (little tentacle things) all over their body to help them move. They are more of an oval shape than a blob like amoebas. They use the cilia to move and sweep up their food. They are typically found in fresh water so make sure you are viewing freshwater. Usually when you look at them, you see little tiny speckles inside of them.

Note: The cilia are usually hard to see. They may just look like a colored, thicker ring around the outside.

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is credited with discovering protozoa in pond water using a microscope in the 17th century. His observations were groundbreaking in the field of microbiology and helped lay the foundation for our understanding of microorganisms.

It is impossible to accurately estimate the total number of amoeba in the world as they are microscopic and often found in vast numbers in various habitats like soil, water, and decaying matter. Additionally, amoeba can reproduce rapidly through binary fission, further complicating any population estimate.

Yes, some amoebas have symbiotic relationships with bacteria that live inside them and help with tasks like digestion. Other amoebas may form symbiotic relationships with algae, providing a protective environment for the algae while benefiting from the sugars and oxygen they produce.

There are four subgroups of protozoans called ciliates, flagellates, amoeboids and sporozoans. They all have animal characteristics and they all have a single eukaryotic cell.

Euglena uses its single flagellum to move.It performs a whip-like action on either side of the body.When the flagellum moves forward,the body moves backwards and vice versa.During motion, its body moves forward in a zig zag manners plus its body also rotates around its axis.This is a one method of movement in Euglena.Other than this Euglena also wiggles and shakes because of its flexibile pellicle around it.This movement also helps it to move a little.The movement of Euglena is given a term called Euglenoid movement.

The flagellum or cilia of protozoa help with movement by propelling the organism through its environment. Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can be found in various aquatic and terrestrial habitats, including freshwater, marine environments, and soil.

An amoeba is a type of single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Amoebozoa. It is classified as a protist, specifically a unicellular eukaryote.

Amoebas are known for their unique and flexible cell structure. They lack a fixed shape and can change their body shape by extending or retracting their pseudopods. This adaptability allows them to move and engulf food particles efficiently.

The difference is that plasmodium is the acellularversion of a slime mold, represented by a large ameoba-like structure. This is aquatic and moves slowly. When challenged it forms a verticle fruiting body resistant to drought. On the other hand pseudoplasmodium is the cellular version of a slime mold, represented by individual cells. When challenged these cells signal each other via cyclic AMP and clump together, forming one large mass. Together this mass is called a pseudoplasmodium ("pseudo" meaning false).

Grassi discovered the name plasmodium.

The cell membrane of Volvox acts as a semi-permeable barrier that regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell. It helps maintain the internal environment of the cell and protects it from external threats. Additionally, the cell membrane also plays a role in cell-cell communication and recognition within the colony of Volvox.

The outer covering of euglenas is called a pellicle. It is a flexible layer made up of protein strips called pelliculin. The pellicle helps euglenas maintain their shape and structure while allowing them to move and change shape.

Yes, paramecium does have lysosomes. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes responsible for breaking down waste materials within the cell. They play a crucial role in digestion and cellular recycling in paramecium.

Without sunlight, euglenas are not able to undergo photosynthesis to produce energy. They primarily rely on stored energy reserves or may switch to heterotrophic mode by engulfing other organisms for nutrients. Lack of sunlight may eventually lead to reduced growth and reproduction in euglenas.

A pseudopod is a temporary protrusion of the cell membrane in amoeboid cells, used for movement and capturing food. It is formed through the cytoplasmic streaming of the cell, allowing the cell to change shape and move in its environment.

Amoebas have false feet or pseudopods to help the amoeba move. Amoebas uses their "false feet" to capture food and to find shelter.

No, protozoa do not have a skeleton. They are single-celled organisms and their structure is supported by a flexible cell membrane. Some protozoa may have an outer covering or hard shell for protection, but it is not a true skeleton.