Chapter 28: Protists

Must Know

Endosymbiotic Theory
The classification of protists is confusing and overwhelming
     There are a few groups to emphasize:
          Euglena
          Dinanoflagellates
          Ciliates
          Paramecium
          Diatoms
          Brown and Green Algae (Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta are often
          classified in the plant kingdom.
          There is confusion in this chapter abot the origin of land plants p. 573
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          Choanoflagellates
          Amoeba
          Foraminifera
          Slime molds
          Plasmodium

Instructors: Professor Clyde Herreid, herreid@buffalo.edu
and Professor Chuck Fourtner: fourtner@buffalo.edu
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