Asked by Rebecca Phelan on Apr 28, 2024
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Four of the five answers listed below are amoebozoans. Select the exception.
A) amoebas
B) cellular slime molds
C) plasmodial slime molds
D) Dictyostelium
E) diatoms
Diatoms
Single-celled, photosynthetic protists with a two-part silica shell.
Amoebozoans
A group of amoeboid protozoa, including amoebas, characterized by their ability to change shape due to the movement of their pseudopodia.
Dictyostelium
A genus of slime molds that are used as model organisms in molecular biology and genetics.
- Understand the diversity and classification of protists.
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Sarah ChadwickMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Diatoms are not amoebozoans. They belong to the group Bacillariophyta, which are photosynthetic algae with a rigid cell wall made of silica. Amoebozoans, on the other hand, are a diverse group of amoeba-like organisms that lack a rigid cell wall and are known for their ability to change shape and move through the use of pseudopodia. The other options listed (amoebas, cellular slime molds, plasmodial slime molds, and Dictyostelium) are all examples of amoebozoans.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the diversity and classification of protists.