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Microbiology - The Protozoa

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Study GuideMicrobiology–The Protozoa1.Classification of ProtozoaProtozoa aresingle-celled, eukaryotic organisms. According to theWhittaker system ofclassification,all protozoa belong to the kingdom Protista.Protozoa are mainly classified based onhow they move. Because of this, different microbiologistsmay refer to these groups as eitherphylaorclasses. Despite the difference in naming, the basis ofclassification remains the same.There arefour major groups of protozoa, each defined by a distinct method of movement.1. Mastigophora–Flagellated ProtozoaMembers of this group move using one or moreflagella.•Flagella are long, whip-like structures•They help the organism swim through liquid environmentsCommon examples include:•Euglena•ChlamydomonasThese organisms are often found in water and may have both plant-like and animal-likecharacteristics.2. Sarcodina–Amoeboid ProtozoaProtozoa in this group move by extendingpseudopodia, which are temporary projections ofcytoplasm.•Pseudopodia help inmovement•They also help infeeding, by surrounding food particles

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Study GuideExamples include:•Amoeba•ArcellaThese organisms usually live in freshwater, soil, or moist environments.3. Ciliophora–Ciliated ProtozoaMembers of this group move usingcilia, which are short, hair-like structures covering the surface ofthe cell.•Cilia beat in a coordinated manner•They allow fast and controlled movementExamples include:•Paramecium•VorticellaCiliates are often more complex than other protozoa and are commonly found in aquatic habitats.4. Apicomplexa–Non-motile ProtozoaProtozoa in this groupdo not use flagella, cilia, or pseudopodiafor movement.•Most areparasitic•They are adapted to life inside host cellsA well-known example is:•Plasmodium, which lives insidered blood cellsand causes malaria

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Study GuideFigure 1An array of protozoa showing representatives of the four major groups.Key Points to Remember•Protozoa areunicellular eukaryotes•All protozoa belong tokingdom Protista•Classification is mainly based onmode of movement•The four major groups are:oMastigophoraoSarcodinaoCiliophoraoApicomplexa
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Texas A&M University
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Microbiology
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Biology

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