Question

What are some harmful protozoa?

Answer 1

Protozoa:

1. Protozoa are microscopic unicellular eukaryotes with a sophisticated internal structure and a diverse metabolic repertoire.
2. Diseases are caused by protozoans.
3. Human amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is caused by the protozoan Endamoeba histolytica.
4. Giardiasis (dysentery) is caused by Giardia duodenalis, and malaria is caused by Plasmodium.
5. Some protozoa have propulsion or other forms of movement mechanisms.
6. Plasmodium, Trypanosoma, Entamoeba, and other protozoans can be dangerous.