CILIATED PROTOZOANS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS

Introduction CILIATED PROTOZOANS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS: Ciliated protozoans are a diverse group of single-celled organisms within the kingdom Protista, known for their characteristic cilia—short, hair-like structures that cover the surface of the cell. These cilia are used for locomotion, feeding, and sensory functions. Ciliated protozoans play significant ecological roles in…

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STUDY OF BALANTIDIUM

Classification of Balantidium Phylum :-Protozoa - (Unicellular)Sub-phylum :- Ciliophora - (Cilia movement in all stages.)Class :- Ciliata - (Cilia present throughout life.)Sub-Class :- Euciliata - (Cytopharynx, contractile vacuole, mega-and micronucleus present)Order :- Spirotricha -(Adoral membranelles extending around peristome in clockwise direction.)Genus :- Balantidium General Study of Balantidium Balantidium is commonly…

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Study of Opalina

Classification of Opalina Phylum :- Protozoa (Unicellular)Sub-phylum :- Plasmodroma (Cilia absent, locomotion by pseudopodia.)Class :- Opalinata (Cilia-like organelles in oblique rows)Genus :- Opalina General Study of Opalina Opalinids are entocommensals in intestine and rectum of tadpoles and adult anuran amphibians (frogs and toads) and occasionally other cold blooded vertebrates. It…

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Study of Euglena

Classification of Euglena Phylum :- Protozoa (Unicellular) Subphylum :- Sarcomastigophora (Cilia absent, locomotion by pseudopodia) Class :- Phytomastigophora (Chromatophores present in majority) Order :- Euglenida (Larger forms with one or more flagella) Genus :- Euglena General Study of Euglena Euglena is free-living and solitary. It occurs in stagnant water of…

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Study Of Paramecium

Classification of Paramecium Phylum :- Protozoa (Unicellular) Sub-Phylum :- Ciliophora (Ciliary movement in all stages). Class :- Ciliata (Cilia present throughout life.) Sub Class :- Euciliata (Cytopharynx, contractile vacuole, mega and micronucleus present Order :- Holotricha (Equal cilia) Sub-order :- Trichostomata (Mouth leads into cytopharynx.) Family :- Paramecidae (Oral groove…

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