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What are eukaryotes that are neither plants, animals, nor fungi called?
What are eukaryotes that are neither plants, animals, nor fungi called?
- Protists (correct)
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Archaea
Which group of protists includes diatoms and brown algae?
Which group of protists includes diatoms and brown algae?
- Rhizaria
- Chromalveolata (correct)
- Excavata
- Amoebozoa
What structure do brown algae have to attach to hard bottoms?
What structure do brown algae have to attach to hard bottoms?
- Flagellum
- Holdfast (correct)
- Pseudopods
- Blades
Which protists produce 1/5 of the oxygen on Earth?
Which protists produce 1/5 of the oxygen on Earth?
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What distinguishes forams among protists?
What distinguishes forams among protists?
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Which protists change their shape using pseudopods?
Which protists change their shape using pseudopods?
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Protists
- Eukaryotes that are neither plants, animals, nor fungi are called protists.
Protist Groupings
- Diatoms and brown algae are classified as stramenopiles.
Brown Algae Characteristics
- Brown algae have holdfasts, which are structures that attach them to hard bottoms.
Oxygen Producers
- Phytoplankton, a type of protist, produce 1/5 of the oxygen on Earth.
Foraminifera (Forams)
- Forams are distinguished by their shells, which are made of calcium carbonate.
Amoeboid Protists
- Amoebas are protists that change their shape using pseudopods.
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