Protist

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What is a pseudopod?

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A fake foot that helps protists move.

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Identify this protist: Paramecium

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A type of protist that is covered in cilia and is known for its slipper-like shape.

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Identify this protist: Euglena

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A protist that has both plant and animal characteristics, often green due to chloroplasts.

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How does a heterotrophic protist get its energy?

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By consuming other organisms or organic matter.

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How does a protist with pseudopods move?

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By extending its cytoplasm to form temporary projections called pseudopods.

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What is the main characteristic of cilia?

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Short hair-like structures that help in movement and feeding.

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What is the function of flagella in protists?

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Long whip-like structures that help in movement.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in protists like Euglena?

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They allow the protist to perform photosynthesis and produce energy from sunlight.

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What is the significance of protists in ecosystems?

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They play crucial roles in food webs, nutrient cycling, and as primary producers.