Cellular Adaptations: Protists
Introduction
Protists are organisms that are part of the biological kingdom called the protista. These organisms are not plants, animals, bacteria, or fungi. Protists are a very diverse group of organisms. They are eukaryotic microorganisms with a fairly simple cell structure.
Types (based on how they move) Cilia - Some protists use microscopic hair called cilia to move. These tiny hairs can flap together to help the organism move through water or other liquid. Flagella - Other protists have a long tail called flagella. This tail can move back and forth helping to propel the organism. Pseudopodia - This is when the protist extends part of its cell body to scoot or ooze along. Amoebas use this method to move. |
Adaptation is a genetic variation that allows an organism to better survive in its environment.
Almost all things in nature, both living and nonliving, try to maintain a steady state despite pressures from the external environment.
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