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22 Cards in this Set
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Pseudopod
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A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food.
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Vacole
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A membrane-bound "sac" within a cell.
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Ectoplasm
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The thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma mambrane of come cells.
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Endoplasm
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The dense cytoplasm found inthe interior of many cells.
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Flagellate
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A protozoan that propels itself with flagellum.
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Pellicle
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A firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane.
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Chloroplast
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An organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
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Chlorophyll
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A pigment necessary for photosynthesis.
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Eyespot
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A light-sensitive region in certain protozia.
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Symbiosis
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A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits.
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Mutualism
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A relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association
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Commensalism
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A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed or benefited.
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Parasitism
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A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed.
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Cilia
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Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion.
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Spore
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A reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating
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Plankton
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Tiny organisms that float in the water.
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Zooplankton
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Tiny floating organisms that are either small animals or protozoa.
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Phytoplankton
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Tiny floating photosynthetic organisms, primarily algea.
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Thallus
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The body of plant-like organism that is not divided into leaves, roots, or stems.
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Cellulose
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A substance (made of sugars) that is common in cell walls of many organisms.
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Holdfast
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A special structure used by an organism to anchor itself.
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Sessile Colony
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A colony that holdfasts to anchor itself to an object.
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