Protists Flashcard-Aquatic Science

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What is the process by which most plant-like protists obtain food?

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Producing it through photosynthesis.

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What are adaptations in animals?

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Changes that help them survive in their habitats, hide from predators, or hunt for food.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A change in behavior that helps an organism survive, such as penguins huddling together to stay warm.

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What is an amoeba?

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A type of protist that can change shape and move using pseudopodia.

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What is a paramecium?

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A type of protist that is covered in cilia and moves by beating them.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants and some protists convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a euglena?

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A type of protist that can photosynthesize and also consume food.

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What is the difference between plant-like and animal-like protists?

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Plant-like protists can produce their own food through photosynthesis, while animal-like protists consume other organisms.

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What is the significance of cilia in paramecium?

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Cilia help paramecium move and feed by creating water currents.

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