PROTIST FOLDABLE INFORMATION Amoeba Reproduces through binary fission
PROTIST FOLDABLE INFORMATION
Amoeba � Reproduces through binary fission �They split in half – creates an exact copy of itself. � Moves by stretching its cytoplasm into finger like extensions. �Called pseudopods Cell membrane is very flexible allowing the amoeba to change shapes easily � Eats by “catching” or “trapping” its food by surrounding it with pseudopods � �Eats algae, bacteria, plant cells, microscopic protoza
Paramecium are able to move because it is covered with tiny hair like structures called cilia � Cilia also help the paramecium catch its food and direct it into its tiny mouth like opening called the oral groove � �Eats tiny algea, plants �Anal pore gets rid of waste � Has two nuclei – one big and one small �Big nuclei operates as the director of the cell �Small nuclei is used only for reproduction � Reproduces with binary fission �Splits in half – creates an exact copy of itself.
Euglena Has characteristics that are both plant like and animal like. � Euglena does not have a cell wall, like all other plant cells. � Euglena does have chloroplast which allows the protist to carry out photosynthesis � � If there is no light the euglena can also catch food using its flagellum � Euglena is able to move with the help of its flagellum � A long whip like tail � Has an eyespot, this allows the protist to detect light.
Volvox � Lives in spherical colonies – called “parents” �Composed of thousands of cells – each are interconnect and arranged to form a hollow sphere. �Each individual cell has a flagellum, which allows the entire colony move Eventually the “parent” burst and the daughter colonies spread out to form new colonies. � Can absorb food through the surface or produce food through the process of photosynthesis �
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