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Plasmodium: Host, Habitat and Life History

Members of the genus Plasmodium are collec­tively known as malarial parasites because they cause a febrile disease by the bite of the malarial parasite infected female anopheles mosquitoes called malaria. The term malaria is an Italian word and is composed of two words, mal = bad, and aria = air; so malaria means bad air. The name 'malaria' was given [...]

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Study Notes on Vorticella

In this article we will discuss about Vorticella:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Vorticella 2. Structure of Vorticella 3. Reproduction. Habit and Habitat of Vorticella: Vorticella is popularly known as bell animalcule. It grows on the stems of fresh water or marine plants and appears as white fringes to the unaided eyes. Vorticella is solitary but its related form Carchesium [...]

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Study Notes on Amoeba Proteus

In this article we will discuss about Amoeba Proteus:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Amoeba Proteus 2. Structure of Amoeba Proteus 3. Locomotion 4. Nutrition 5. Respiration 6. Excretion 7. Osmoregulation 8. Reproduction 9. Encystment 10. Sensitivity. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Amoeba Proteus Structure of Amoeba Proteus Locomotion of Amoeba Proteus Nutrition in Amoeba Proteus Respiration in Amoeba Proteus [...]

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