In this article we will discuss about Paramoecium:- 1. Habit, Habitat and Structure of Paramoecium 2. Locomotion of Paramoecium 3. Nutrition 4. Respiration 5. Osmoregulation and Excretion 6. Reproduction. Habit, Habitat and Structure of Paramoecium: Paramoecium is found in stagnant water of ponds, ditches, pools, reservoirs, rivers, streams rich in organic matter. They are free-living and omnivorous in habit. Paramoecium [...]
In this article we will discuss about Entamoeba Histolytica:- 1. Historical Background of Entamoeba Histolytica 2. Geographical Distribution of Entamoeba Histolytica 3. Habit and Habitat 4. Morphology 5. Life Cycle. Historical Background of Entamoeba Histolytica: 1. Losch (1875) first described Entamoeba histolytica as Amoeba coli. 2. Leidy first established the genus Entamoeba in 1879. 3. Schaudin established the species Entamoeba [...]
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 [...]