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What are the delicate, thread-like extensions of the cytoplasm in flagellates known as?
What are the delicate, thread-like extensions of the cytoplasm in flagellates known as?
What is observed in some flagellate species, consisting of a central supporting rod and an undulating membrane?
What is observed in some flagellate species, consisting of a central supporting rod and an undulating membrane?
Which kingdom do flagellates belong to?
Which kingdom do flagellates belong to?
Which phylum do flagellates like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis belong to?
Which phylum do flagellates like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis belong to?
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How are flagellates classified into two broad groups according to their habitat?
How are flagellates classified into two broad groups according to their habitat?
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Which organelle is responsible for the locomotion of flagellates?
Which organelle is responsible for the locomotion of flagellates?
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Which of the following is not a phylum to which flagellates belong?
Which of the following is not a phylum to which flagellates belong?
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Which of the following flagellates is responsible for causing leishmaniasis?
Which of the following flagellates is responsible for causing leishmaniasis?
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In which kingdom do flagellates belong?
In which kingdom do flagellates belong?
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Which of the following is observed in some flagellate species as a distinctive feature?
Which of the following is observed in some flagellate species as a distinctive feature?
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Study Notes
Flagellates Characteristics
- Delicate, thread-like extensions of the cytoplasm in flagellates are known as flagella.
- Some flagellate species have a distinctive feature consisting of a central supporting rod and an undulating membrane.
Classification
- Flagellates belong to the kingdom Protista.
- Flagellates like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis belong to the phylum Metamonada.
Classification by Habitat
- Flagellates are classified into two broad groups according to their habitat: aquatic and terrestrial.
Organelle Responsible for Locomotion
- The flagellum is the organelle responsible for the locomotion of flagellates.
Classification Exceptions
- Cnidaria is not a phylum to which flagellates belong.
Disease-Causing Flagellates
- Leishmania is a flagellate responsible for causing leishmaniasis.
Kingdom and Distinctive Features
- Flagellates belong to the kingdom Protista.
- A distinctive feature observed in some flagellate species is the presence of a central supporting rod and an undulating membrane.
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Test your knowledge of flagellates with this quiz! Learn about the unique characteristics and organelles of these protozoa, such as flagella, blepharoplasts, axostyle, and undulating membrane.
