5 Questions
What is the unifying feature of the stramenopiles group?
Presence of a textured flagellum
What is the defining characteristic of alveolates?
Presence of an alveolus
Which subgroup of chromalveolates includes photosynthetic marine algae and heterotrophic protists?
Stramenopiles
What is the unifying feature of the alveolates group?
Presence of an alveolus
What type of protists are further categorized into dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates?
Alveolates
Study Notes
Chromalveolates and Alveolates
- The unifying feature of the stramenopiles group is the presence of tubular hairs on their flagella.
- The defining characteristic of alveolates is the presence of alveoli, which are membrane-bound sacs beneath their plasma membrane.
- Chromalveolates are a subgroup that includes photosynthetic marine algae and heterotrophic protists.
- The unifying feature of the alveolates group is the presence of alveoli.
- Alveolates are a type of protist that includes dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates.
Test your knowledge of Protist Evolution and Diversity with this quiz. Explore the life cycle of Chlamydomonas, Volvox, and Chara, and delve into the diversity of protists, including the stramenopiles group.
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