Summary

This document provides an overview of protozoa, including their reproduction, classification, and importance in various ecological contexts. Information on different protozoan species and their specific functions is also covered. Detailed descriptions of the microscopic anatomy of selected species are included.

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P ro t o z o a Protozoans´ cell Protozoans´ 1.asexual – by cell division – usually mitotic reproduction division, can be: ⚬ transversal division (Ciliates) ⚬ longitudinal division (Mastigofora) ⚬ schizogony (Sporozoa) ⚬ budding (Suctoria) 2.sexual: ⚬ copulation (Mastigofora, Sp...

P ro t o z o a Protozoans´ cell Protozoans´ 1.asexual – by cell division – usually mitotic reproduction division, can be: ⚬ transversal division (Ciliates) ⚬ longitudinal division (Mastigofora) ⚬ schizogony (Sporozoa) ⚬ budding (Suctoria) 2.sexual: ⚬ copulation (Mastigofora, Sporozoa, Sarcodina) ⚬ conjugation (Ciliates) 3.metagenesis importance important in food chains (in plankton) important for self-purification of water part of soils (they affect soil fertility) orogenic importance parasites (causing diseases of animals and human) Phyllum Subphyllum Superclass Class SYSTEM: Mastigofora = Flagellata BIČÍKOVCE Amoebina Rhizopoda MEŇAVKY Sarcomastigophora MEŇAVKOVCE Foraminifera MEŇAVKOBIČÍKOVCE Sarcodina DIERKAVCE KOREŇONOŽCE Radiolaria Actinopoda MREŽOVCE NITKONOŽE Heliozoa SLNCOVKY Apicomplexa = Sporozoa Gregarina VÝTRUSOVCE Coccidia Haemosporidia KRVINOVKY Microspora - MIKROSPÓROVCE Myxozoa - VÝTRUSNÍKY Phylum: Sarcomastigophora Subphyllum: Mastigofora ⚬ species: ■ Noctiluca miliaris (sea sparkle) ■ Giardia intestinalis/Giardia lamblia ■ Costia necatrix ■ Trichomonas vaginalis ■ Trypanosoma gambiense Phylum: Sarcomastigophora Subphyllum: Sarcodina ⚬ species: ⚬ Amoeba proteus ⚬ Entamoeba coli ⚬ Naegleria fowleri ⚬ Pelomyxa palustris ⚬ Nummulite Phylum: Apicomplexa class: Gregarina ⚬ species: ■ Gregarina blattarum Phylum: Apicomplexa class: Coccidia ⚬ species: ■ Eimeria stiedae ■ Toxoplasma gondii Phylum: Apicomplexa class: Haemosporidia ⚬ species: ■ Plasmodium (vivax, malariae, falciparum,...) Phylum: Ciliophora cell structure: Phylum: Ciliophora species: ⚬ Paramecium caudatum ⚬ Colpidium ⚬ Suctoria

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