10 Questions
What is the purpose of the experiential learning activities using light microscopy in this module?
To learn about the former 'Kingdom Protista'
What will students gain an understanding of through the explorations of different taxa?
Why and how the former 'Kingdom Protista' was revised
What should students review before attempting the pre-quiz for this module?
Chapter 28 - Protists in the Urry et al. 2021 textbook
What are eukaryotes that live their whole lives as a single cell commonly called?
Protists
What distinguishes organisms in a monophyletic group from other organisms?
Shared derived characteristics
What characterizes a paraphyletic group?
Consists of all descendants of a common ancestor minus one or more monophyletic groups
What is the size range of most protists?
5 to 500μm
Why were protists traditionally lumped together into one kingdom?
Common characteristics and single-celled nature
What are protists in the process of being subdivided into to reflect their evolutionary lineages?
Perhaps as many as eight separate kingdoms
Why is it advantageous to examine protists together despite not representing a true monophyletic taxon?
Their biophysical constraints are similar as unicellular organisms
Explore the world of microscopic life and the former 'Kingdom Protista' through experiential learning activities using light microscopy. Gain an understanding of why and how the former monophyletic 'Kingdom Protista' was revised to become the multiple groups we know today.
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