This page lists topics related to microorganisms and protozoa, including bacteria, unicellular protozoa, and multicellular pond life.
Red algae, also called Rhodophyta, are a large group of eukaryotic organisms that can photosynthesis. Their red color results from the red pigments – phycobilins, which are absent in green algae.
Stentors are one of the biggest single-cell microorganisms. They also have fascinating avoidance behaviors, implying that they can change their mind.
Stentor, also called Trumpet Animalcule, is a single cell protist. They have a horn-shaped body with cilia uniformly cover the most surface area.
Vorticella is a type of ciliate protozoans. They are tiny, single-cellular, and animal-like microorganisms with a bell-shaped head and a long stalk that anchor its body on a solid object.
The plastic-eating bacteria, called Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6, can secreate enzymes (PETase and MHETase) to break down PET into smaller mononers.
What is a Volvox? A quick overview Volvox is a genus of green algae. Volvoxes are free-floating single-cellular algae but typically stay together as spherical colonies (or balls) of 500-50,000 cells. They can live in a variety of freshwater habitats, including ponds, pools, and ditches. Under a microscope, volvoxes look like green marbles slowly rotating, …
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Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that include bacteria, archaea, and protist (protozoa, protophyta, and mold). They can be unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters.
Rotifers are multicellular (~1000 cells) animals and 100-500 μm in size. Rotifers got their name because the movement of the coronae of cilia around their mouth looks like a wheel.
Diatoms are free-floating unicellular algae in oceans and freshwater. Their cell walls are made of silica, giving them colorful and opal-like appearances.
Green algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms. It includes unicellular and multicellular algae, such as seaweeds.
