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1. Members of the phylum Sarcomastigophora are unicellular organisms that possess flagella or pseudopods for movement.
2. They are primarily found in aquatic environments, although some species can also be found in soil or as parasites in animals.
3. Sarcomastigophorans are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their nutrients by ingesting other organisms or organic matter.
4. Many species in this phylum are capable of photosynthesis, using chloroplasts obtained from ingested algae or other organisms.
5. Some members of Sarcomastigophora are parasitic, causing diseases in plants, animals, and humans.
6. Reproduction in Sarcomastigophorans can be asexual, through binary fission or budding, or sexual, involving the fusion of gametes.
7. The phylum Sarcomastigophora includes two major groups: the flagellates, which possess flagella for movement, and the amoebas, which use pseudopods for locomotion.
2. They are primarily found in aquatic environments, although some species can also be found in soil or as parasites in animals.
3. Sarcomastigophorans are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their nutrients by ingesting other organisms or organic matter.
4. Many species in this phylum are capable of photosynthesis, using chloroplasts obtained from ingested algae or other organisms.
5. Some members of Sarcomastigophora are parasitic, causing diseases in plants, animals, and humans.
6. Reproduction in Sarcomastigophorans can be asexual, through binary fission or budding, or sexual, involving the fusion of gametes.
7. The phylum Sarcomastigophora includes two major groups: the flagellates, which possess flagella for movement, and the amoebas, which use pseudopods for locomotion.
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Characteristics of the Phylum Sarcomastigophora
1. Unicellular or Colonial:
- Consists of single-celled or colonial organisms.
2. Two Main Types of Locomotor Structures:
- Sarcodina: Have pseudopodia for movement and feeding.
- Mastigophora: Have one or more flagella for movement.
3. Diverse Nutrition:
- Some are autotrophic (photosynthetic), others are heterotrophic (absorb nutrients).
4. Variety of Cell Structures:
- May have a cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, and other organelles.
5. Lack of Cellulose Cell Wall:
- Unlike plants, they do not have a cellulose cell wall.
6. Asexual Reproduction:
- Typically reproduce asexually through binary fission or budding.
7. Habitat:
- Found in a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial environments, including freshwater, marine, and soil.
8. Medical Significance:
- Some members are parasitic and can cause diseases, such as malaria (Plasmodium) and sleeping sickness (Trypanosoma).
Examples of Members:
Sarcodina:
- Amoeba
- Foraminifera
- Radiolarians
Mastigophora:
- Paramecium
- Euglena
- Giardia
- Trypanosoma
1. Unicellular or Colonial:
- Consists of single-celled or colonial organisms.
2. Two Main Types of Locomotor Structures:
- Sarcodina: Have pseudopodia for movement and feeding.
- Mastigophora: Have one or more flagella for movement.
3. Diverse Nutrition:
- Some are autotrophic (photosynthetic), others are heterotrophic (absorb nutrients).
4. Variety of Cell Structures:
- May have a cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, and other organelles.
5. Lack of Cellulose Cell Wall:
- Unlike plants, they do not have a cellulose cell wall.
6. Asexual Reproduction:
- Typically reproduce asexually through binary fission or budding.
7. Habitat:
- Found in a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial environments, including freshwater, marine, and soil.
8. Medical Significance:
- Some members are parasitic and can cause diseases, such as malaria (Plasmodium) and sleeping sickness (Trypanosoma).
Examples of Members:
Sarcodina:
- Amoeba
- Foraminifera
- Radiolarians
Mastigophora:
- Paramecium
- Euglena
- Giardia
- Trypanosoma
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