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 [...]
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 [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of locomotion exhibited by protozoans. The types of locomotion are: 1. Amoeboid Movement 2. Flagellar Movement 3. Ciliary Movement. Protozoans: Type of Locomotion # 1. Amoeboid Movement: In Amoeba, movement of the animal is made by the throwing of pseudopodium (Fig. 10.60), called amoeboid movement. This is the most primitive kind of [...]