Table of Contents
- Protozoa
- Structure
- Mode of Nutrition
- Summary
- Did You Know?
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment of the chapter ‘Microorganisms’, we learnt about the second class of microorganisms, Fungus. In this segment, let us get ourselves introduced to the third class of microorganisms, Protozoa.
What are Protozoa?
Protozoa are microscopic unicellular eukaryotes that have a relatively complex internal structure. Proto stands for primitive and Zoan means animal. Thus, they are considered primitive to animals. The single-cell has highly complex functions. Hence, they are known as the Pinnacle of unicellular complexity.
What is the structure of protozoa?
Structure of a Protozoan (Paramecium and Euglena)
- A Protozoan shows a typical eukaryotic cell structure.
- They do not have a cell wall.
