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Eukaryotic PHOTOAUTOTROPHS that LACK the tissues of plants
Algae
Unicellular OR multicellular
Most found in OCEANS
Algae
A diverse group of PHOTOSYNTHETIC organisms that contain CHLOROPHYLL
Algae
Vegetative Structures
Thallus = ?
Holdfasts = ?
Stipes = ?
Blades = ?
Thallus = body
Holdfasts = anchor
Stipes = stemlike
Blades = leaflike
LACK conductive tissue of vascular plants

ABSORB nutrients from WATER
Algae
Algal Reproduction:

How does Algae REPRODUCE?
asexually as well as sexually
Algal Reproduction:

CELL DIVISION and fragmentation
asexual
Meiosis makes ________ which fuse to form ________ zygotes.
gametes

diploid
Sometimes ________ gamete has _________.
haploid

flagella
Unicellular OR filamentous (2)
Diatoms
ALGAE with COMPLEX cells walls that consist of PECTIN & a LAYER OF SILICA
Diatoms
Dinoflagellates are UNICELLUAR Algae?

True or false
TRUE
PLANKTON = FREE FLOATING Organisms
Dinoflagellates
Dinoflagellates produce ________.
neurotoxins
trapped in the Gills of fish; release a neurotoxin that stops the fish from BREATHING
Gymnodinium breve
produce TOXINS that are INGESTED by fish and shellfish.

Hint: RED TIDE
Alexandrium species
When Alexandrium species fish and shellfish are eaten by humans, dizziness, muscle weakness and even death may result; cooking does not destroy the toxins.

What kind of poisoning does it cause?
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP)
Large concentration of Alexandrium
Red Tide
Primary producers in AQUATIC food chains
Algae
Fixes CARBON into organic molecules
Algae
produce most of the molecular OXYGEN in the Earth’s atmosphere (80%)

OXYGEN produced as a by-product of PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Planktonic algae
PERIODIC INCREASES in numbers of planktonic ALGAE
Algal blooms
Microscopic, UNICELLULAR eukaryotes that LACK CHLOROPHYLL
Protozoa
FREE-LIVING and found in MARINE and FRESH water as well as terrestrial environments
Protozoa
They are important decomposers in many ECOSYSTEMS and are an important part of the food chain
Protozoa
These have HARD SILICON SHELLS
Protozoa
REPRODUCTION is often by FISSION or BUDDING; some reproduce by MULTIPLE FISSION.
Schizogony
SEXUAL reproduction in Paramedium is through _____________.
conjugation
Protozoa Conjugation is a two way process:

Name the the first process.
Haploid nucleus (micronucleus) from each parent migrates to a new parent
Protozoa Conjugation is a two way process:

Name the the second process.
Two fertilized parents separate and divide producing daughter cells
THis causes some SERIOUS DISEASES such as malaria, sleeping sickness, toxoplasmosis and vaginitis.
Protozoa
Do antibiotics work effectivey on protozoa?
NO
Are protozoas EUKARYOTES or Prokaryotes?
Eukaryotes
Do most anti protozoan drugs also affect human cells?
YES
hard to DIAGNOSE because they DON'T RESPOND to antibiotic therapy.
Protozoa infections
In the US, these are they are very UNCOMMON, they are not considered by a M.D?
Protozoa infections
The ORGANISM that causes VAGINitis & TRICHOMONiasis
Organism: Trichomonas vaginalis
Transmission Route of this disease is thru: SEXUAL contact

Must be transferred from host to host quickly before desication
Trichomoniasis & vaginitis
Symptoms of this disease include: irritation, PELVIC discomfort, greenish DISCHARGE
Trichomoniasis & vaginitis
This protozoa disease occurs in the VAGINA & MALE URINARY TRACT, are commonly carried by males, co-infection w/ gonorrhea, has an undulating membrane and treated with metronidazole.
Trichomoniasis & vaginitis
The organism that causes GIARDIAsis.
Organism: Giardia lamblia
Route of Transmission of this disease is thru: FECAL/ORAL
Disease: Giardiasis
Symptoms of this disease includes: severe DIARRHEA, CRAMPS, fever, transmission by CYSTS in CONTAMINATED WATER
Disease: Giardiasis
This disease is found in SMALL INTESTINES of humans and other mammals.

Excreted in FECES as CYSTS
Disease: Giardiasis
2 predominant nuclei

RESISTANT to chlorine

distinctive H2S ODOR (rotten egg) in STOOL or BREATH
Disease: Giardiasis
This organism causes the disease: AMEBiasis.
Organism: Entamoeba histolytica
AMEBIASIS may invade the PERITONEUM to cause: _________.
Amoebic dysentry
TRANSMISSION of Amebiasis is thru:

Hint: F & O
fecal/oral route
presence of INGESTED ORGANISM is diagnosed thru the RBC.
Amebiasis (entamoeba histolytica)
The symptoms of this disease include: pain, CRAMPING & BLOODY STOOL
Amebiasis
The ORGANISM that causes MALARIA is:
Plasmodium
The VECTOR thats causes the disease: Malaria
Mosquito: Anopheles
This VECTOR is the DEFINITIVE HOST host for Malaria.
Mosquito: Anopheles
HARBORS sexual reproduction

Hint: DH
Definitive host
The symptoms for this disease include: intense HEADACHES, nausea, CHILLS, HIGH FEVER, and extreme physical EXHAUSTION.
Malaria
Who are the INTERMEDIATE HOST for Malaria?
Humans
What is the LIFE CYCLE of the Plasmodium?
injected thru a mosquito bite

Invades the liver cells

Undergoes schizogony

Release merozoites in RBC infecting them.

Waste products

Leads to symptoms
The ORGANISM that causes TAXOPLASMosis is:
Toxoplasma gondii
The DEFINITIVE HOST in TOXOplamosis is:
CAT
TAXOplasmosis is dangerous to who and why?
pregnant women because it can cause congenital infection (in the uterus).

Still birth
brain damage
Blindness
Organism that causes CRYPTOSPORDIosis
Organism: Cryptosporidium parvum
The transmission of CryptospORdiosis is thru:
Transmission: fecal/oral route
The Symptoms of this disease includes: ABDOMINAL PAIN, PROFUSE diarrhea, WEIGHT LOSS AND LOSS OF APPETITE
Cryptosporidiosis
Treatment for this disease is: REHYDRATION (due to profuse diarrhea)
Cryptospordiosis
Which 2 diseases are resistant to Chlorine (Cl).

Hint: C & G
Cryptosporidiosis

Giardiasis
Transmitted thru bite of a SAND FLY
Leishmaniasis
This disease is found in the TROPICAL WORLD (Middle East)
Leishmaniasis
This disease is a CUTANEOUS (skin) disease.
Leishmaniasis
Caused by the Vector - KISSING bug
Chagas' Disease
What is the PROTOZOA that causes Chagas' Disease
Trypanosoma
Chagas' Disease is found in what parts of the world?
Central America

Mexico

South Texas
Symptoms of this disease include fatigue, fever & SWOLLEN LYMPHNODES.
Chagas' Disease
MULTICELLULAR eukaryotic ANIMALS
Helminths
Generally possess DIGESTIVE, CIRCULATORY, NERVOUS, EXCRETORY, and REPRODUCTIVE systems

Hint: WORMS
Helminths
These Helminths are FREE-LIVING, but they may cause serious disease such as PINWORM disease, whipworm disease, hookworm disease and ascariasis.
Nemotodes or Roundworms
TAPEWORM with SEGMENTED BODIES and HOOKS to attach to the wall of the intestine.
Cestodes
often have COMPLICATED LIFE CYCLES that necessarily INVOLVES MORE THAN ONE HOST.
Trematodes, or flukes
Most tapeworm infections occur in persons who EAT?
Uncooked or undercooked meats
Some TAPEWORMS are acquired by ingesting?
fleas infected with dog or cat tapeworms
TAPEWORM from inadequately cooked pork

Has HOOKS and SUCKERS in the SCOLEX (head)
Taenia solium
Also known as the PINWORM
Round worm
Found in PORK or eating POORLY COOKED PORK
Trichinosis/Trichinella
Symptoms of this disease include: fever, swelling around the eyes, GI UPSET, small hemorrages under nails
Trichinosis
Multicellular PARASITES
Arthropods
These PARASITES ACT AS VECTORS for disease.
Arthropods
Name SIX (6) Arthropods:
Mosquitoes, Fleas, Lice, Ticks, Mites,& dust mites
This Arthropod spreads disease by PICKING UP disease-causing organisms and later INJECTING organisms into subsequent organisms that it BITES.
Mosquitoes
This arthropod transmits disease such as PLAQUE.
Fleas
This anthropod can transmit trench FEVER, epidemic TYPHUS and relapsing fever.
Lice
This Anthropod is implicated in Rocky Mountain SPOTTED FEVER and LYME DISEASE
Ticks
This anthropod causes SCABIES.
Mites
This anthropod is responsible for ALLERGIES & ASTHMA
Dust Mites
What found in the BLOOD of female mosquito can be TRANSFERRED from one meal to another?
Viruses and bacteria
Do different mosquito species host different disease?
YES
LARGE BODY CAVITIES are used for what purpose?
for storing blood and may hold pathogens
These are examples of what?

Human louse
Rat flea
Deer Fly
Kissing bug
Arthropod Vectors
Vector for TYPHUS, trench FEVER and relapsing fever (all bacterial)

Related to CRAB LOUSE -STI
Human Body Louse
disease VECTORS
Arthropods
disease CAUSING
Helminths