Science (Pentathlon)

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What are protozoans?

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Animal-like unicellular eukaryotic organisms.

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What makes a Protozoan a Protozoan?

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Having one cell.

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How did Marine Biology begin?

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It began with voyaging.

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How many tide bulges are on the Earth?

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2.

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Do animals and plants depend on dissolved gases?

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Yes.

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What is a eukaryotic organism?

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An organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes.

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What is the primary function of protozoans in the ecosystem?

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They serve as a food source for larger organisms and help in nutrient cycling.

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What are the main types of protozoans?

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Amoeboids, flagellates, ciliates, and sporozoans.

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What is the role of dissolved gases in aquatic ecosystems?

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They are essential for respiration in aquatic animals and photosynthesis in aquatic plants.

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What is the significance of tide bulges?

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They are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, affecting ocean tides.