Some protists include algae, diatoms, paramecium, rotifers, flagellates, amoeba, and giardia. Other protists include trichomonadida, euglena, trichonympha, ceratium, and dinoflagellates.
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Common examples of protists include amoebas, paramecium, euglena, and algae. These organisms are typically single-celled and can be found in various aquatic environments.
Single-celled organisms are known as "unicellular organisms." Examples include bacteria, archaea, protists, and some fungi.
Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that do not fit into the plant, animal, or fungi kingdom. They can be unicellular or multicellular and are often found in aquatic environments. Some common examples of protists include amoebas, paramecia, and kelp.
Some examples of eubacteria include Escherichia coli (E. coli), Bacillus subtilis, and Streptococcus pyogenes. These bacteria are common and can be found in various environments, including the human body and soil.
Protists are important to humans because they serve as food sources for various marine organisms, help in recycling nutrients in ecosystems, and some species of protists are used in research to understand biological processes better. Additionally, certain protists are responsible for causing diseases in humans, such as malaria and giardiasis, making them significant in public health.
Most adult protists are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes. This is in contrast to some lower life forms, such as algae, which can have a haploid dominant life cycle stage.