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Protoctista Vocab

Protoctista Bold Terms

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PseudopodA temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food
Vacuolea membrane bound "sac" within a cell
FlagellateA protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum
ChloroplastAn organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis
ChlorophyllA pigment necessary for photosynthesis
EyespotA light-sensitive region in certain protozoa
SymbiosisTwo or more organisms of different species living together so that each benefits from the other.
CiliaNumerous short extensions of the plasma membrane used for locomotion
SporeA reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating
PhytoplanktonTiny photosynthetic organisms, primarily algae, that live near the surface of the water
CelluloseA substance made of sugars. It is common in the cell walls of many organisms.
HoldfastA special structure used by an organism to anchor itself
PseudopodA false foot or extension that amoebas use to gather food
MalariaA protist caused disease resulting in fever, chills & muscle pain
SaprophyteAn organism that eats dead or dying materials
AutotrophAn organism that makes its own food throught photosynthesis
HeterotrophAn organism that can't make it's own food
ProtoctistAn organism that has a nucleus and is NOT an animal, plant or fungus
SporozoanHeterotrophic protoctists that cannot move on their own
DysenteryA disease caused by an amoeba that results in severe diarrhea and abdominal pain


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