10 Questions
Which type of algae has the pigment phycobilin that gives them a red color?
Rhodophyceae
Which type of algae is mixotrophic, meaning it can be either photosynthetic or heterotrophic?
Golden algae
Which type of algae dominates the benthic zones of lakes, streams, and wetlands?
Diatoms
Which type of algae has two flagella, allowing it to move independently of its colony?
Golden algae
Which type of algae is commonly found in oligotrophic lakes and can be outcompeted by others that can uptake larger amounts of nutrients?
Golden algae
Why is studying the ecology of viruses difficult?
Viruses evolve rapidly
What can inactivate viruses when they are outside the host cell?
UV light
How do Archaea reproduce?
Asexually by fission or budding
What is the main reason behind algal blooms occurring?
Warm and calm conditions
What characteristic makes Cyanobacteria unique among bacteria?
They fix nitrogen
Explore the unique nature of viruses that rely on hosts, transfer genetic material, and evolve rapidly. Learn about their classification based on RNA and DNA, their presence in aquatic ecosystems, and their host specificity. Discover the challenges in studying virus ecology due to their rapid evolution.
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