EBK MICROBIOLOGY
EBK MICROBIOLOGY
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Author: WELSH
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 6, Problem 32E.1RQ
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To distinguish: The characteristics of free-living members of Sarcodina, Mastigophora, and Ciliophora.

Introduction: The microorganisms are found abundantly in nature. There are six major classes of microorganisms, namely bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. Protozoa are parasitic organisms feed on other microbes. It is unicellular eukaryote and is regarded as one-celled animals.

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The Sarcodina, Mastigophora, and Ciliophora are free-living protozoans that derive nutrients from other organisms. The characteristic features of Sarcodina, Mastigophora, and Ciliophora are as follows:

GroupDistinguishing characteristics

Sarcodina

  • These organisms have the extensions called pseudopodia.
  • These organisms have a clear ectoplasm and a granulated endoplasm.
  • These organisms are nucleated (a single nucleus) and contain food vacuoles and contractile vacuoles.

Mastigophora

  • These organisms are flagellated.
  • These organisms have a pellicle layer outside the cell membrane and have an indistinct mouth.
  • These are nucleated photosynthetic organisms that possess chloroplast and an eyespot that is sensitive to light.
Ciliophora
  • These organisms possess cilia.
  • These organisms have a pellicle layer outside the cell membrane with distinct oral groove leading to the gullet through the mouth.
  • These organisms are nucleated (with macro and micronuclei) and contain food vacuoles and contractile vacuoles.

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