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