Botany Bites

Study of plants

Slime Mould

Nature: Saprophytic protists (feed on decaying organic matter). Movement: Amoeboid movement, engulfing food as they travel. Plasmodium: Aggregation of slime mold cells forming…

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Euglenoids

Habitat: Primarily freshwater organisms inhabiting stagnant water. Cell Structure: Lack a rigid cell wall; possess a protein-rich layer called a pellicle, providing…

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Dinoflagellates

Dinoflagellates: Mostly marine (saltwater) organisms with the ability to photosynthesize (like plants). Appearance: Exhibit a variety of colors (yellow, green, brown,…

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Archaebacteria

Audio Explaination Coming Soon… Archaebacteria: A unique group of bacteria adapted to survive in extreme environments. Key Characteristics: Extremophiles: Thrive in harsh…

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Chrysophytes

Chrysophytes Members: Diatoms Golden algae (desmids) Habitat: Freshwater and marine environments Characteristics: Microscopic Planktonic (float passively in water currents) Mostly…

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Kingdom Protista

Kingdom Protista General Characteristics: All single-celled eukaryotes Primarily aquatic Serve as a link between kingdoms Plantae, Animalia, and Fungi Cell…

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Eubacteria(True Bacteria)

Eubacteria ("True Bacteria") Characteristics: Rigid cell wall Flagellum (if motile) Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae): Contain chlorophyll a (similar to plants) Photosynthetic autotrophs Forms:…

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Kingdom Monera

Kingdom Monera Bacteria: Sole members of Kingdom Monera. Most abundant microorganisms on Earth. Ubiquitous (found almost everywhere): Soil Extreme habitats…

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Five Kingdom Classification

Five Kingdom Classification (R.H. Whittaker - 1969) Key Features: Kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia. Classification criteria: Cell structure (prokaryotic…

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Biological Classification (Introduction)

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION Early Classification: Driven by practical needs (food, shelter, clothing). Aristotle's simple classification: Plants: Trees, shrubs, herbs (based on…

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