Flashcard FBTP Chapter #3 Protist/Fungi

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Where might you find a colony of protists?

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In a pond.

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What includes mushrooms?

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Fungi.

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What are fungi?

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Eukaryotes, heterotrophs, and consumers.

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What are mostly one-celled organisms?

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Protists.

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What is a sudden rapid population growth of algae called?

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Algae bloom.

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What type of organism is a protist?

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Eukaryotic organism that is mostly unicellular.

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What is the main role of fungi in the ecosystem?

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Decomposers that break down organic matter.

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What is a common habitat for fungi?

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Moist environments like forests and decaying matter.

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What is the difference between protists and fungi?

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Protists are mostly unicellular, while fungi are multicellular (like mushrooms).

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What do fungi feed on?

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Organic material, as they are heterotrophs.