Question

Give an example for each class of phylum Protozoa .

Answer 1

Protozoa are unicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms. The example for each class of phylum Protozoa are -

1. Mastigophora - Here, flagella act as locomotory organs. It includes Leishmania, Volvox, Euglena, etc.
2. Sarcodina - Here, pseudopodia act as locomotory organs. It includes Amoeba, Entamoeba, Arcella, etc.
3. Sporozoa - Here, there are no locomotory organs. It includes parasites such as Plasmodium, Monocystis, etc.
4. Ciliata - Here, cilia act as locomotory organs. It includes Paramoecium, Vorticella, etc.
5. Suctoria - Here, adults do not possess any locomotory organs. It includes Ephelota.