Which of the Following Pairs of Protists and Their Ecological

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of protists and their ecological roles are correctly matched?

• A) apicomplexans-parasites of animals
• B) euglenozoans-primarily mixotrophic
• C) dinoflagellates-parasites of plants
• D) entamoebas-free-living soil organisms

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Definitions:

Hominoid Fossil

Ancient remains or imprints of hominids and apes, crucial for understanding human evolution and the lineage of primates.

Human Evolutionary Line

The lineage leading to modern humans, detailing the biological and chronological development of human species over millions of years from primordial ancestors.

Bipedalism

Bipedalism is the ability to walk on two legs, a key feature that distinguishes humans and their ancestors from other primates and is considered a foundational trait in human evolution.

Large Brain

Refers to species, particularly humans, that have a relatively large brain size in comparison to their body size, which is associated with higher levels of cognition and complex behaviors.