Asked by Lorena Curiel on May 10, 2024
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Which group of protists are unicellular, biflagellate stramenopiles that form a significant portion of the nanoplankton?
A) Ciliates
B) Red algae
C) Golden algae
D) Foraminifera
E) Brown algae
Stramenopiles
A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, including diatoms and brown algae, characterized by fine, hair-like structures on their flagella.
Biflagellate
Having two flagella, which are long, slender projections that provide locomotion to various cells and single-celled organisms.
Nanoplankton
Extremely minute (<10 μm in length) algae that are major producers in the ocean because of their great abundance; part of phytoplankton.
- Embrace the fundamental qualities and classification framework of different protists.
- Describe the diversity of protist morphology.
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Learning Objectives
- Embrace the fundamental qualities and classification framework of different protists.
- Describe the diversity of protist morphology.
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