In this article we will discuss about the Significance and Types of Slime Moulds. Significance of Slime Moulds: (i) The slime moulds cause the decay and decomposition of the organic matter in the soil. (ii) They creep over the ornamental plants and make them look ugly. (iii) Their attractive colours are of artistic value. (iv) The plasmodia of slime moulds [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Occurrence and Structure of Protists. Occurrence of Protists: Protists are mostly aquatic organisms, therefore, they are found in the sea, fresh water and moist soil. Many protists are found in water bodies in the form of plankton. Some protists live in the bodies of animals as parasites. Structure of Protists: Protists are [...]
The following points highlight the seven modes of nutrition in protists. The modes are: 1. Photosynthetic 2. Holozoic or Zoo-Trophic 3. Saprobic or Saprotrophic 4. Parasitic 5. Mixotrophic 6. Symbiotic 7. Pinocytosis. Modes of Nutrition # 1. Photosynthetic (Holophytic): In this mode, the organisms prepare their food from CO2 and water by utilizing sunlight with the help of photosynthetic pigments [...]