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Chapter 21 - Protists and Fungi

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    Protists and Fungi
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  • A eukaryote that is not a member of the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms; usually single-celled.
    protist
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  • A cytoplasmic projection from the organism that extends to allow the organism to move. Latin for "false foot"
    pseudopod
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  • Little hair-like projections that move cells like oars on a rowboat.
    cilia
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  • A tail-like appendage on an protist that acts like a propeller.
    flagellum
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  • A protist and fungus reproductive cell.
    spore
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  • A heterotrophic eukaryote with cell walls that contain chitin. Includes molds and mushrooms.
    fungi
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  • Polysaccharide found in both insect exoskeletons and the cell walls of fungi.
    chitin
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  • Long, branching filaments made of cells. These compose the bodies of fungi.
    hyphae
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  • The reproductive structure of the fungi; the mushroom part above ground.
    fruiting body
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  • Why is the classification of protists in one kingdom so difficult?
    They resemble members of other kingdoms.
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  • A protist which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods.
    amoeba
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  • Protists that live mostly in water and use sunlight as a source of energy.
    algae
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