Domain Eukarya~ Kingdom Protista
Type of Cell: Eukaryotic
Number of Cells: Unicellular (few are multicellular)
Nutrition: Both- Autotrophic or Heterotrophic
Cell Walls Present?: Yes; Agar and Carageenan
Approximation of when it evolved on Earth: 1.7 Billion years ago
Number of Cells: Unicellular (few are multicellular)
Nutrition: Both- Autotrophic or Heterotrophic
Cell Walls Present?: Yes; Agar and Carageenan
Approximation of when it evolved on Earth: 1.7 Billion years ago
Kingdom Protista Cladogram:
Example: Amoeba
Adaptations:
Adaptations:
- Cell coat of amoeba is impenetrable because of a very thick layer of densely packed helical glycostyles with pentagonal glass-shaped tips for protection.
- Amoeba have developed pseudopods which are arm like extensions made of the cytoplasm to wrap around the amoebas prey then surround the food, allowing the amoeba to feed.