In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Protozoa 2. Diagnostic Features of Protozoa 3. Scheme of Classification 4. Systematic Resume 5. Evolution. Contents: Classification of Protozoa Diagnostic Features of Protozoa Scheme of Classification of Protozoa Systematic Resume of Protozoa Evolution of Protozoa 1. Classification of Protozoa: Until the early 1970’s, all living organisms were allocated one or [...]
Learn about the comparison between Plasmodium Viax and Plasmodium Falciparum. Comparison # Plasmodium Vivax: 1. Period of incubation in Plasmodium Vivax : 10-17 days 2. Period of schizogony : 48 hours 3. Trophozoite (Ring form): Size - 3 µm Cytoplasm opposite the chromatin dot is thicker. Growing forms very irregular with a vacuole. Actively amoeboid 4. Mature schizont: Larger than [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on Paramoecium. Introduction to PARAMOECIUM: The Phylum Ciliophora, to which Paramoecium belongs, comprises of organisms that is highly differentiated in structure amongst the unicellular Protozoa. They have characteristic hair-like organelles, the cilia, for locomotion and food capture (Fig. 1.15). In contrast to other protozoans, they have two types of nuclei - one [...]