Basic Kingdom Protista Names & Prepared Slides

Pseudopodia - "feet"

Euglena belongs to the phylum Euglenozoa. This phylum includes a diverse group of single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals. Euglenozoa organisms, like Euglena, have a unique feature called a flagellum that they use for movement. They also have a specialized organelle called an eyespot that allows them to detect light. Euglenozoa organisms are typically found in freshwater environments and can undergo photosynthesis when sunlight is available, but can also switch to heterotrophic mode when necessary.

Trypanosoma is the correct answer for the causative agent of sleeping sickness. Sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomiasis, is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected tsetse flies. The parasite affects the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headaches, and sleep disturbances, which can progress to more severe neurological symptoms if left untreated. Giardia, Difflugia, and Amoeba are not associated with sleeping sickness.

Volvox is the correct answer because it is the name of the organism depicted in the slide. Volvox is a type of colonial green algae that forms spherical colonies made up of thousands of individual cells. These colonies are visible to the naked eye and have a distinct spherical shape. The other organisms listed, Radiolarians, Giardia, and Paramecium, are different types of single-celled organisms and do not match the description or appearance of the organism in the slide.

The organism pictured in the slide is Paramecium.

The correct answer is Euglena. Euglena is a single-celled organism that belongs to the protist kingdom. It is characterized by its whip-like tail called a flagellum, which it uses for movement. Euglena can be found in freshwater environments and has the ability to photosynthesize, using sunlight to produce energy. It also has a red eyespot that helps it detect light.

Trypanosoma belongs to the class Trypanosomatidea. This class includes various species of parasitic protozoa that are known to cause diseases such as African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease. Trypanosoma is a genus within this class and is characterized by its flagellum and unique mode of reproduction.

Trypanosoma is the correct answer because it is a genus of parasitic flagellate protozoa that causes diseases in humans and animals, such as African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease. Vorticella, Plasmodium, and Stentor are not relevant to the question and do not refer to the name of the slide.

The correct answer is Vorticella. This is because the question asks for the name of the organism in the slide, and out of the given options, Vorticella is the only one that matches the image. Volvox is a colonial green algae, Stentor is a trumpet-shaped protozoan, and Amoeba is a single-celled organism with a constantly changing shape. Therefore, Vorticella is the most appropriate answer based on the information provided.

The correct answer is Trypanosomatidea. Trypanosoma is a genus of parasitic protozoa that belongs to the class Trypanosomatidea. This class includes various other genera of flagellated parasites that infect both humans and animals. Trypanosomatidea is characterized by their unique mode of reproduction and their ability to cause diseases such as African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease.

Trichomonas belongs to the class Parabasalea. The correct spelling of the class is "Parabasalea" with a capital "P". Trichomonas is a genus of parasitic protozoans that are flagellated and anaerobic. They are commonly found in the urogenital tract of humans and other animals and can cause infections such as trichomoniasis.

Giardia belongs to the phylum Retortamonada.

The correct answer is "Diplomonadea, diplomonadea." This is the class of Giardia, a microscopic parasite that causes the infection known as giardiasis. Giardia belongs to the Diplomonadea class, which is a group of single-celled organisms that have two nuclei and multiple flagella for movement. The repetition of "Diplomonadea, diplomonadea" in the answer is likely a formatting error or redundancy, as both variations of capitalization are provided.

Trichomonas is a genus of parasitic protozoa that belongs to the phylum Axostylata. Axostylata is a group of flagellated protozoa characterized by the presence of an axostyle, a stiffened rod-like structure used for support and movement. Trichomonas species possess an axostyle, which is why they are classified within the phylum Axostylata.

Euglena is part of the class Euglenoidea or euglenoidea. Euglenoidea is a class of single-celled organisms called euglenoids, which are characterized by their unique ability to perform photosynthesis and move using a whip-like structure called a flagellum. Euglena is a common example of a euglenoid and is known for its green color due to the presence of chloroplasts.

-Giardia is the causative agent of giardiasis.

The correct answer is Plasmodium. Plasmodium is a genus of parasitic protozoa that causes malaria in humans. It is transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The name of the slide is most likely referring to a slide containing a sample or image of Plasmodium, which would be relevant in studying and identifying the parasite.

Protists are eukaryotic organisms. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, which protists possess. Prokaryotic cells, on the other hand, lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Therefore, protists cannot be prokaryotic. The correct answer is eukaryotic.

-Phylum Chlorophyta -Green Algae-

Amoeba can be the causative agent of dysentery. Dysentery is a gastrointestinal infection characterized by inflammation of the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool. Certain species of amoeba, such as Entamoeba histolytica, can infect the intestines and cause amoebic dysentery. These amoebas are typically transmitted through contaminated food or water and can cause significant illness if left untreated. Therefore, it is important to identify and treat amoebic dysentery promptly to prevent complications and further spread of the infection.

Plasmodium is the correct answer because it is the causative agent of malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals. Plasmodium is a parasite that infects the red blood cells and causes symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness. It is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Therefore, Plasmodium is responsible for causing malaria.

The correct answer is Giardia. Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes the intestinal infection called giardiasis. It is commonly found in contaminated water and can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. The picture on the slide likely shows the characteristic pear-shaped form of Giardia.

Giardia belongs to the Phylum Retortamonada because it is a genus of flagellated parasites that infect the intestines of various vertebrates, including humans. Members of the Phylum Retortamonada are characterized by having a single nucleus and multiple flagella, which Giardia possesses. Trichomonas also belongs to the Phylum Retortamonada, while Paramecium belongs to the Phylum Ciliophora.

*Note to help remember -The Didinium resembles a cute little turtle.

Trichomonas is the correct answer because it is an organism that belongs to the group of protozoa. It is a single-celled parasite that infects the urogenital tract of humans and other animals. Trichomonas is known for causing a sexually transmitted infection called trichomoniasis. It has a characteristic pear-shaped body with multiple flagella, which help it move and survive in its host's body.

-The test is the outer shell.

Stentor is the correct answer because it is the name of the organism being depicted in the question. The other options (Vorticella, Dinoflagellate, and Euglena) are different types of organisms and not the one shown in the image.

-Trichomonas has an axostyle, making it easy to remember that it belongs in the phylum Axostylata.

Plasmodium is part of the class Coccidea because it is a genus of parasitic protozoans that are responsible for causing malaria in humans and other animals. The class Coccidea includes various species of coccidian parasites, which have complex life cycles involving both sexual and asexual reproduction. Plasmodium species are characterized by their ability to infect and replicate within red blood cells, leading to the symptoms of malaria. Therefore, Plasmodium belongs to the class Coccidea.

The correct answer is Trypanosoma and Euglena. Phylum Euglenozoa includes a variety of organisms, including Trypanosoma and Euglena. Trypanosoma is a parasitic flagellate that causes diseases like sleeping sickness and Chagas disease. Euglena, on the other hand, is a photosynthetic protist that has both plant-like and animal-like characteristics.

-Ciliophora