Protist Observation Lab
Here are the microscopic views of the protists you are to view in lab as well as some background information on each protist.
Mixed Diatoms (Dimeregramma sp.):
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Information about Diatoms:
Amoeba proteus
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Information about the Amoeba proteus:
Six Fascinating Facts About the Amoeba proteus
Paramecium caudatum
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Information about the Paramecium caudatum
Volvox sp.
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Information about the Volvox sp.
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (TbG)
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Information about Trypanosoma brucei gambiense:
Plasmodium vivax (shown INSIDE red blood cells)
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Information about Plasmodium vivax:
Spirogyra sp.
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Information about Spirogyra sp.
The Algae Corner: What Is It? - Spirogyra
Euglena gracilis
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Information about the Euglena gracilis:
Dinoflagellates (Ceratium sp.)
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Information about the dinoflagellates (Ceratium sp.)
Arcyria denudata
Information about Arcyria denudata:
Arcyria denudata: The Carvival Candy Slime Mold
Ectocarpus sp.
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Information about Ectocarpus sp.:
Stentor sp.
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Information about Stentor sp.: