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Which kingdom do Protozoa belong to?
Which kingdom do Protozoa belong to?
Which phylum includes organisms that have whip-like flagella or extensions of their cellular protoplasm?
Which phylum includes organisms that have whip-like flagella or extensions of their cellular protoplasm?
What does the term 'Sarco' in Sarcomastigophora mean?
What does the term 'Sarco' in Sarcomastigophora mean?
Which group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora includes photosynthetic whip bearers?
Which group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora includes photosynthetic whip bearers?
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What are Foraminiferans and radiolarians?
What are Foraminiferans and radiolarians?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Kingdom Protista?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Kingdom Protista?
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Which phylum within Kingdom Protista includes organisms that have whip-like flagella or extensions of their cellular protoplasm?
Which phylum within Kingdom Protista includes organisms that have whip-like flagella or extensions of their cellular protoplasm?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Foraminiferans?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Foraminiferans?
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What does the term 'Mastigo' in Mastigophora mean?
What does the term 'Mastigo' in Mastigophora mean?
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Which group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora includes animal-like whip bearers?
Which group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora includes animal-like whip bearers?
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Study Notes
Kingdom and Phylum Classification
- Protozoa belong to the Kingdom Protista.
- The phylum Sarcomastigophora includes organisms with whip-like flagella or extensions of their cellular protoplasm.
Etymology of Phylum Names
- The term 'Sarco' in Sarcomastigophora means flesh.
- The term 'Mastigo' in Mastigophora means whip.
Characteristics of Groups within Phylum Sarcomastigophora
- The group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora that includes photosynthetic whip bearers is Phylum Euglenophyta.
- The group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora that includes animal-like whip bearers is Phylum Mastigophora.
Characteristics of Kingdom Protista
- A characteristic of Kingdom Protista is that it is a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that do not fit into any other kingdom.
Characteristics of Foraminiferans and Radiolarians
- Foraminiferans and radiolarians are characterized by having a shell or test made of calcium carbonate.
- A characteristic of Foraminiferans is that they are amoeba-like protists with a shell or test made of calcium carbonate.
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Test your knowledge of the diverse Kingdom Protista and its various phyla, including Sarcomastigophora, Ciliophora, and Labyrinthomopha. Learn about the characteristics and classifications of these single-celled organisms and their fascinating features.
