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Apologia Biology - Module 3: Kingdom Protista (2nd edition)

Vocabulary from Module 3, from Apologia Educational Ministries' High School Biology Course Exploring Creation With Biology, by Dr. Jay Wile and Marilyn F. Durnell (2nd edition).

 

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PseudopodA temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food
NucleusThe region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's main DNA
VacuoleA membrane-bounded "sac" within a cell
EctoplasmThe thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells
EndoplasmThe dense cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells
FlagellateA protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum
PellicleA firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane
ChloroplastAn organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis
ChlorophyllA pigment necessary for photosynthesis
EyespotA light-sensitive region in certain protozoa
SymbiosisA close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits
MutualismA relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association
CommensalismA relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited
ParasitismA relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed
CiliaHairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion
SporeA reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating
PlanktonTiny organisms that float in the water
ZooplanktonTiny floating organisms that are either small animals or protozoa
PhytoplanktonTiny floating photosynthetic organisms, primarily algae
ThallusThe body of a plant-like organism that is not divided into leaves, roots, or stems
CelluloseA substance (made of sugars) that is common in the cell walls of many organisms
HoldfastA special structure used by an organism to anchor itself
Sessile ColonyA colony that uses holdfasts to anchor itself to an object



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