PROTIST NOTESPROTIST NOTES

Mr. PetersonMr. Peterson

Animal-like ProtistsAnimal-like Protists

From Bacteria to Plants (small book From Bacteria to Plants (small book B) pages 37B - 40B.B) pages 37B - 40B.

General CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics All are hetertrophsAll are hetertrophs Known as protozoansKnown as protozoans Unicellular (one celled)Unicellular (one celled) Classified by how they moveClassified by how they move

Animal-like ProtistsAnimal-like Protists

CiliatesCiliates Have cilia = short, threadlike structureHave cilia = short, threadlike structure Example: ParameciumExample: Paramecium

Animal-like ProtistsAnimal-like Protists

FlagellatesFlagellates Move by using flagellaMove by using flagella Some are parasitesSome are parasites Some for symbiotic relationshipSome for symbiotic relationship

Animal-like ProtistsAnimal-like Protists

SarcodinesSarcodines Move with pseudopods (temp extensions Move with pseudopods (temp extensions

of cytoplasm)of cytoplasm) Also feed with pseudopodsAlso feed with pseudopods

Animal-like ProtistsAnimal-like Protists

Other protozoansOther protozoans ParasitesParasites

Fungus-like ProtistsFungus-like Protists

From Bacteria to Plants (small book From Bacteria to Plants (small book B) pages 40B – 42B.B) pages 40B – 42B.

General CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics Produces spores (like fungi)Produces spores (like fungi) Most move place to place using Most move place to place using

pseudopodspseudopods HeterotrophsHeterotrophs Have cell wallsHave cell walls

Fungus-like ProtistsFungus-like Protists

Slime MoldsSlime Molds Feed on decaying logs/leaves in moist, Feed on decaying logs/leaves in moist,

cool, shady environmentscool, shady environments Many different colorsMany different colors

Fungus-like ProtistsFungus-like Protists

Water Molds and Downey MildewsWater Molds and Downey Mildews Molds- mass of thread like/fuzzy, white Molds- mass of thread like/fuzzy, white

growths (caused potato famine)growths (caused potato famine) Mildews- live on above –ground parts of Mildews- live on above –ground parts of

plantsplants

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

From Bacteria to Plants (small book From Bacteria to Plants (small book B) pages 33B – 36B.B) pages 33B – 36B.

General CharacteristicsGeneral Characteristics Contain chlorophyll in chloroplasts = Contain chlorophyll in chloroplasts =

able to make own food (autotroph)able to make own food (autotroph) Known as algaeKnown as algae Unicellular OR MulticellularUnicellular OR Multicellular

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

DiatomsDiatoms Glasslike boxes around themGlasslike boxes around them Fresh and salt waterFresh and salt water UnicellularUnicellular Used in toothpaste and polishesUsed in toothpaste and polishes

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

DinoflagellatesDinoflagellates Two flagella and unicellularTwo flagella and unicellular Salt waterSalt water Many glowMany glow Cause red tidesCause red tides

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

EuglenoidsEuglenoids Eyespot helps move toward lightEyespot helps move toward light UnicellularUnicellular Can change to be heterotrophCan change to be heterotroph

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

Red AlgaeRed Algae Red colors absorb lightRed colors absorb light Multicellular seaweedMulticellular seaweed Live 200M deep in oceanLive 200M deep in ocean In foods like ice creamIn foods like ice cream

CarrageenanCarrageenan AlginatesAlginates Beta CaroteneBeta Carotene

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

Green AlgaeGreen Algae Multicellular seaweed or UnicellularMulticellular seaweed or Unicellular Green color/pigmentGreen color/pigment Fresh waterFresh water

Plant-like ProtistsPlant-like Protists

Brown AlgaeBrown Algae Multicellular seaweedMulticellular seaweed SaltwaterSaltwater Brown Pigement (Kelp)Brown Pigement (Kelp)

Protists Brain PopProtists Brain Pop