Discuss in general terms the diversity inherent in protists, including means of locomotion, modes of nutrition, interactions with other organisms, habitats, and modes of reproduction.

Q: Describe similarities and differences between protists and othereukaryotes.

A: The eukaryotic organism is an organism with a complex cell or cells in which the genetic material is…

Q: Explain the composition of lichens and why this composition is usually considered a mutualistic…

A: Interspecific interactions arise from the interaction of populations of two different species. They…

Q: Which of the following statements are true about Dinoflagellates? Select one or more: O a. They are…

A: Introduction  Dinoflagellates are eukaryotic unicellular protists. They are named so as they contain…

Q: Define protista.

A: The term ‘Protista’ is derived from the Greek word “protistos”, meaning “the very first. They are…

Q: What are protista and fungi in major group?

A: Protista and fungi are important kingdoms. They constitute a large variety of species which are…

Q: what are distinguishes plasmodia and cellular slime molds? What are the ecological roles of…

A: According to bartleby guidelines, when multiple subpart questions are posted we are allowed to…

Q: Select all statements that are true about the kindom protista: I. They are mostly unicellular…

A: PROTISTS:  Any member of a group of different eukaryotic, primarily unicellular microscopic…

Q: Protists include only single-celled eukaryotic organisms. false true

A: All organisms in this biosphere are divided into 5 kingdoms- Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and…

Q: Saprophytic protists are parasitic protists that infect other organisms. Select one: True False

A: A protist is defined as a eukaryotic single celled organism that is not classified as a plant,…

Q: What are the major mechanisms of locomotion found in protists?

A: Protists are unicellular eukaryotes, closely related to plants or animals. Examples of protists are…

Q: Explain gamatangial copulation in Fungi.

A: Sexual reproduction in fungi takes place between two compatible nuclei. Gamentangial copulation is…

Q: Describe important pathogenic species of protists

A: There are some living organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye and only can be seen under the…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all protists?a. Unicellularb. Cells containing…

A: Protozoa are free-living parasitic. They are different in shape and size. They live in a wide…

Q: What feature of protists allow them to survive harshenvironmental conditions?a. vegetative cellsb.…

A: Kingdom Protista comprises of eukaryotic organisms that thrive in aquatic and terrestrial habitats.…

Q: Identify the type of protist that causes each of the followingdiseases: malaria, African sleeping…

A: Malaria is a disease that can cause chills, fevers, and even death. This is caused by an…

Q: Compare the length of the dikaryotic phase in club fungi,sac fungi, and zygote fungi.

A: In higher fungi, the plasmogamy is not immediately followed by karyogamy and delayed that remains in…

Q: State the Characteristics of Protists ?

A: In biology, Kingdom Protista can be described as a taxonomic group that includes single-celled…

Q: Define the importance of Protists (kingdom Protista) ?

A: R.H. Whitaker’s classification system divides organisms into five different groups. These major…

Q: Discuss why the slime molds and water molds are not considered true fungi and what they have in…

A: A living organism can be made up of two types of cells, Prokaryotic; that are single-celled…

Q: What characteristic distinguishes most animal-like protists from other protists?

A: Protists can be plant-like, fungi-like, or animal-like. They obtain food with the method that is…

Q: hat are the major similarities and differences between protists, fungi, and the slime molds

A: The majority of the living organisms that are present in the world can be categorized based on…

Q: List some examples of protist diversity. How do different protist groups obtain energy? How do they…

A: The euglenoids are single-celled creatures that get around by using a long, whip-like called…

Q: Photosynthetic protists are collectively known as__________; nonphotosynthetic, single-celled…

A: Photosynthetic protists are collectively known as Algae.

Q: Discuss two diseases caused by fungi, oomycetes, or protists in plants. Describe its symptoms, life…

A: The fungi are members of eukaryotic organisms the include microorganisms as well as multicellular…

Q: Protists are a group of eukaryotic organisms that are brought together by scientists mostly by…

A: Kingdom Protista is a unicellular eukaryote and reproduces by the fission. The unicellular body…

Q: What are mode of locomotion and general behavior especially differences between ciliate, flagellate,…

A: Numerous protist species exhibit the presence of some form of locomotory organelle, which is plainly…

Q: Characterize the unique nature of a lichen.

A: Introduction A lichen is a symbiotic connection between two organisms, a green alga or…

Q: Discuss the characteristics of fungus-like protists that make them similar to true fungi.

A: Fungai are unicellular and heterotopic organism.

Q: Describe the three different shapes of bacteria. 2. Describe two basic methods used to classify…

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three sub-parts…

Q: Why are the protists considered paraphyletic?

A: A group is paraphyletic in taxonomy if it contains the group's latest common ancestor and the…

Q: Which of the following is not true of the protists? (a) they are unicellular, colonial, coenocytic,…

A: Any unicellular or multicellular creature which is not a mammal, plant, or fungus is referred to as…

Q: Describe the means by which the protists carry out their “basic functions”.

A: Protista is derived from Greek word 'protistis' which means 'the very first ' .It is eukaryotic…

Q: What are some of the criteria and tools biologists might  use to assign the different types of…

A: Previous classification takes into account three different types of taxonomic relationships, which…

Q: Explain what is meant by the term protist, and outline the types oforganisms belonging to this…

A: Introduction: Technique used for classification of an organism is known as taxonomy. It consist of…

Q: What feature do all ‘protists’ have in common that differentiates them from fungi, plants and…

A: R H whittaker gave the five system classification of organisms. It includes monera , protista ,…

Q: How do protists carry out sexual reproduction? Discuss by giving an example.

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Q: Describe the major effect of protists on people and other organism.

A: The kingdom's inhabitants Protista can be either single-celled or multicellular. Plants, animals,…

Q: What are the important characteristics of protists?

A: 5 kingdom classifications is a type of classification in which living organisms are classified into…

Q: Identify: 6. An inner saclike membrane system that defines the group of the dinoflagellates,…

A: Protists are single-celled organisms. Some are even multicellular. They are considered as eukaryotic…

Q: Describe the protist and also describe the various ways in which a protist acquire nurtrient and…

A: Eukaryotes are usually defined as the members of the kingdom well stated as Protista. Protista is a…

Functional Diversity