Protozoa - Wikipedia Protozoa (sg : protozoan or protozoon; alternative plural: protozoans) are a polyphyletic group of single-celled eukaryotes, either free-living or parasitic, that feed on organic matter such as other microorganisms or organic debris
Protozoa - Definition, Examples, Characteristics, and . . . Protozoa are unicellular eukaryotic microorganisms having a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles within their cells Despite their small size, they are incredibly diverse and exist in various aquatic and terrestrial environments worldwide
Protozoa and the Illnesses They Cause - Verywell Health Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can sometimes cause diseases Common protozoan diseases include malaria, giardia, and toxoplasmosis Diagnosing protozoan illness may involve blood tests, stool tests, or biopsies, depending on which protozoa a healthcare provider suspects
Protozoa: Structure, Classification, Growth, and Development . . . Protozoa are microscopic unicellular eukaryotes that have a relatively complex internal structure and carry out complex metabolic activities Some protozoa have structures for propulsion or other types of movement On the basis of light and electron microscopic morphology, the protozoa are currently classified into six phyla
Protozoan | Definition, Parasites, Diseases, Characteristics . . . protozoan, organism, usually single-celled and heterotrophic (using organic carbon as a source of energy), belonging to any of the major lineages of protists and, like most protists, typically microscopic All protozoans are eukaryotes and therefore possess a “true,” or membrane-bound, nucleus
Protozoa – Definition, Classification, Characteristics . . . Protozoa are a diverse group of single-celled eukaryotic organisms that can be either free-living or parasitic They primarily feed on organic matter, including microorganisms and organic debris Protozoa are characterized by their lack of a rigid cell wall, motility, and heterotrophic feeding habits