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 characters and examples of Sporozoans. Characters of Sporozoans: (i) All sporozoans are endoparasites. (ii) Some sporozoans such as Eimeria cause severe diseases like coccidiosis in the birds, (iii) Locomotory organelles (cilia, flagella, pseudopodia, etc.) are absent. (iv) Nutrition is parasitic (absorptive). Phagotrophy is rare. (v) The body is covered with an elastic [...]
The following points highlight the eight characters of amoeboid protozoans. (i) Amoeboid Protozoans develop pseudopodia which are temporary protoplasmic outgrowths. They are of four types— lobo podia (broad and blunt), filo podia (slender, unsupported, independent), axopodia (slender with axial support) and reticuiopodia (slender, reticulate). (ii) Pseudopodia are used for locomotion and engulfing food articles. (iii) Sarcodines are mostly free living, [...]