10 Questions
Which sub-phylum of protozoans consists of organisms that move by pseudopodia?
Sarcodina
Which protozoan organism is known for causing sleeping sickness?
Trypanosoma
Which protozoan organism causes toxoplasmosis and is transmitted by contact with cats and dogs?
Toxoplasma
Which method of locomotion is NOT used by Phylum Protozoa?
Mucus secretion
What is the primary mode of reproduction in Sub-Phylum Apicomplexa?
Schizogony
Which type of Plasmodium is considered the most virulent and causes over 50% of the global malaria burden?
Plasmodium falciparum
What is the primary mode of nutrition for Protozoans?
Holozoic
Which classification category includes Amoeba-like organisms such as Amoeba and Arcella?
Class Sarcodina
What is the size range of Phylum Protozoa organisms as mentioned in the text?
100 to 1000 microns
In Protozoans, what type of reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes from two independent individuals?
Syngamy
Test your knowledge on the general characteristics of Phylum Protozoa, which are single-celled or unicellular organisms with specialized intracellular organelles. Learn about their size, locomotion methods, and taxonomic characteristics.
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