Phylum Zoomastigina: Characteristics and Examples

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What is the defining characteristic of Phylum Zoomastigina?

  • Ability to move using flagella (correct)
  • Presence of chloroplasts
  • Autotrophic nutrition
  • Existence in harsh environments

In which kingdom is Phylum Zoomastigina classified?

  • Animalia
  • Plantae
  • Protista (correct)
  • Fungi

What is the nutritional mode of organisms in Phylum Zoomastigina?

  • Saprophytic
  • Autotrophic
  • Heterotrophic (correct)
  • Parasitic

Which organism is an example of Phylum Zoomastigina?

<p>Trypanosoma brucei (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes African Sleeping Sickness?

<p>Trypanosoma brucei (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Classifying Living Organisms

  • Phylum Zoomastigina belongs to Kingdom Protista.

Phylum Zoomastigina

  • Organisms in this phylum move using one or multiple flagella.
  • They are heterotrophic because they lack chloroplasts.
  • An example of an organism in Phylum Zoomastigina is Trypanosoma brucei.
  • Trypanosoma brucei is also known as African Sleeping sickness.

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