Protists: Algae, Amoebas, Plankton, and Other Protists

A Class Of Their Own provides a close-up look at six major classifications of living organisms based on the most up-to-date scientific data. Using clear, detailed descriptions and stunning photographs and illustrations, each volume examines a specific kingdom or domain, the fascinating distinctions among its various members, and the ways in which each group's life-forms interact with members of other groups, including humans.

The intriguing book shows how this group's unusual members are generally classified according to an absence of a feature, such as the lack of a complicated cell structure. Learn about such exotic organisms as algae, amoebas, and slime molds-all of them protests. Case histories examine the importance of plankton to the marine food chains and the role of protists in various diseases.

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Protists: Algae, Amoebas, Plankton, and Other Protists

A Class Of Their Own provides a close-up look at six major classifications of living organisms based on the most up-to-date scientific data. Using clear, detailed descriptions and stunning photographs and illustrations, each volume examines a specific kingdom or domain, the fascinating distinctions among its various members, and the ways in which each group's life-forms interact with members of other groups, including humans.

The intriguing book shows how this group's unusual members are generally classified according to an absence of a feature, such as the lack of a complicated cell structure. Learn about such exotic organisms as algae, amoebas, and slime molds-all of them protests. Case histories examine the importance of plankton to the marine food chains and the role of protists in various diseases.

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Protists: Algae, Amoebas, Plankton, and Other Protists

Protists: Algae, Amoebas, Plankton, and Other Protists

by Rona Arato
Protists: Algae, Amoebas, Plankton, and Other Protists

Protists: Algae, Amoebas, Plankton, and Other Protists

by Rona Arato

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Overview

A Class Of Their Own provides a close-up look at six major classifications of living organisms based on the most up-to-date scientific data. Using clear, detailed descriptions and stunning photographs and illustrations, each volume examines a specific kingdom or domain, the fascinating distinctions among its various members, and the ways in which each group's life-forms interact with members of other groups, including humans.

The intriguing book shows how this group's unusual members are generally classified according to an absence of a feature, such as the lack of a complicated cell structure. Learn about such exotic organisms as algae, amoebas, and slime molds-all of them protests. Case histories examine the importance of plankton to the marine food chains and the role of protists in various diseases.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780778753919
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date: 06/01/2010
Series: Class of Their Own Series
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.15(d)
Lexile: 1110L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction What Are Protists? 4

Chapter 1 The Biology of Protists 12

Chapter 2 Algae: the Plant-Like Protists 20

Chapter 3 Protozoa: The Animal-Like Protists 29

Chapter 4 Slime Molds and Other Fungus-Like Protists 36

Glossary 44

Further Information 46

Index 47

About the Author 48

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