LAB: Protistia Staring: Paramecium caudatum Amoeba proteus
Paramecium caudatum As seen under a phase contrast microscope Can you see the oral groove?
Amoeba proteus Take a look at amoeboid movement. What causes the formations of pseudopods? A
Amoeba proteus ANSWER: The formation of pseudopods is caused by Cytoplasmic streaming. (These currents in the cytoplasm is AKA CYCLOSIS)
Amoeba proteus
Phagocytosis This is an amoeba ingesting a paramecium.
Amoeba ingesting an immobile ciliate
Ingestion by Phagocytosis from: Chuck Greenstein
Paramecium Can you identify: Vacuoles Cilia Nucleus Cytoplasm Plasma membrane
Make Sure You : 1. The completed Lab will be Due: 2. The Protozoan Quiz will be:
The labeled Paramecium Cilia Plasma Membrane Cytoplasm Vacuoles Nucleus