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What is the main host of Plasmodium?
What is the main host of Plasmodium?
How many species of Plasmodium are found in human blood?
How many species of Plasmodium are found in human blood?
Which class does Plasmodium belong to?
Which class does Plasmodium belong to?
Which species of Plasmodium is used as a typical example in the text?
Which species of Plasmodium is used as a typical example in the text?
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What disease is caused by Plasmodium?
What disease is caused by Plasmodium?
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Which organelles are responsible for the locomotion of flagellates?
Which organelles are responsible for the locomotion of flagellates?
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What is the distinguishing feature of flagellates in the phylum Sarcomastigophora?
What is the distinguishing feature of flagellates in the phylum Sarcomastigophora?
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Which group of flagellates is characterized by their habitat in the body?
Which group of flagellates is characterized by their habitat in the body?
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Who discovered Giardia lamblia?
Who discovered Giardia lamblia?
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What is the main distinguishing feature of Giardia lamblia?
What is the main distinguishing feature of Giardia lamblia?
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Study Notes
Plasmodium
- The main host of Plasmodium is human and some other animals.
- There are five species of Plasmodium found in human blood: P. vivax, P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. knowlesi.
- Plasmodium belongs to the class Sporozoea.
- Plasmodium falciparum is typically used as an example in the text.
- Plasmodium causes malaria, a serious and sometimes life-threatening disease.
Flagellates
- The organelles responsible for the locomotion of flagellates are flagella.
- The distinguishing feature of flagellates in the phylum Sarcomastigophora is the presence of flagella.
- The group of flagellates characterized by their habitat in the body is endoparasitic flagellates.
Giardia lamblia
- Giardia lamblia was discovered by Vilem Lambl.
- The main distinguishing feature of Giardia lamblia is its two nuclei, which distinguish it from other protozoa.
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Test your knowledge about the Plasmodium parasite and its role in causing malaria. This quiz covers topics such as historical background, habitat, hosts, life cycle, and control measures. Challenge yourself and learn more about this important protozoan parasite.
