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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:Â Primarily freshwater organisms inhabiting stagnant water. Cell Structure:Â 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…