Ciliates What are the ciliates cellular organization, ecology, and how are they important to humans? What are some interesting facts about the organism if one were to examined them alive from a microscope? Compare the ciliates to Euglena and Amoeba

Ciliates What are the ciliates cellular organization, ecology, and how are they important to humans? What are some interesting facts about the organism if one were to examined them alive from a microscope? Compare the ciliates to Euglena and Amoeba

Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter23: Protists

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10RQ: Protists that have a pellicle are surrounded by ___________ . silica dioxide calcium carbonate...

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