1. Unicellular Organisms vs. Multicellular Organisms
Types of Organisms
Unicellular Organisms
vs.
Multicellular Organisms

2. What is an Organism? Definition:
Organism – anything that can live on its own

3. Unicellular Organisms

4. Unicellular Organisms
Definition:
Unicellular organism – an organism made of only one cell
Information:
These organism are very small and need to be seen with a microscope.

5. Unicellular: Common Names
Microscopic Organisms
Microorganisms
Really small living things

6. Examples of Unicellular Organisms
Amoeba
Bacteria
Protozoa
Unicellular algae
Unicellular fungi
Unicellular yeasts
Paramecium

7. Images of Unicellular Organisms

8. More Images of Unicellular Organisms

9. Multicellular Organisms

10. Multicellular Organisms
Definition:
Multicellular organism – an organism made of two or more cells
Information:
These organisms are able to be seen with the naked eye.
These organisms need all parts of itself to survive.

11. Common Names Many – celled organisms Eukaryotic organisms Mammals
Birds
Reptile
Fish
Many others…

12. Examples of Multicellular Organisms
Humans
Cats
Dogs
Insects
Birds
Flowers
Mold
Trees

13. Images of Multicellular Organisms

14. More Images of Multicellular Organisms

15. Sample Question Question: What type of organism is a hamster?
Answer: Multicellular
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