Why slime moulds are called fungus animals? Name some slime moulds

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What obsevable features in Trypanosoma would make you classify it under kingdom-Protista?

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Give the name of the hosts of malarial parasite Plasmodium.

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When did cyanobacteria evolved? Why are they referred  as the earliest colonisers of barren areas?

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Justify the statement Euglena is a  taxonomic puzzle.

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What is the special feature of Archaebacteria? How do these obtain food? How are they able to tolerate high temperatures as well as acidity?

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How do some protozoans maintain osmotic pressure?

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How do dinoflagellates differ from euglenoids?

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List out the differences between Monera and Protista

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Write five beneficial usage or effects of bacteria.

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Which of the following is a fungal infection?

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Cynobacteria plays a major role in our ecology. Discuss.

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What are the harmful effects of bacteria?

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What is the difference between bacteria and protozoa?

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What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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