When Protists Feed on Solid Nutrients Such as Bacteria by Phagocytosis,they

question 30

Multiple Choice

When protists feed on solid nutrients such as bacteria by phagocytosis,they are said to be using ____________ nutrition.

• A)saprozoic
• B)holozoic
• C)endozoic
• D)parasitic

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Definitions:

Physeter macrocephalus

The scientific name for the sperm whale, a large marine mammal known for its deep diving capability and large brain.

Tiktaalik

An extinct genus of fish-like tetrapods that provides insight into the evolutionary transition from water to land animals.

Synapomorphy

A characteristic or feature that is shared by two or more taxa and is presumed to have been present in their most recent common ancestor, used in establishing evolutionary relationships.

Phylogeny

The study of the evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms.