Questions

What is the sequence of events in reproduction by schizogony and what are the cells produced
called?
in schizogony the nucleus of a cell divides multiple times before the cell divides into many
smaller cells. the products of schizogony are called merozontsand they are stored in structures
known as schizonts.

Which supergroups contain the clinically significant protists?

protist are a polyphylecitc group, meaning they lack a shared evolutionary origin.
protists are scattered across the taxonomic groups.

What is the most common nematode infection in the United States?

pinworm in the most common in the UNITED STATES (caused by enterobius vermicularis)

What group of medically important flatworms is segmented and what group is unsegmented?
1. Platyhelminthes -flatworms NON-SEGMENTED with oral suckers
2. Tapeworms -SEGMENTED flat worms made of scolex and proglottid

Is a dimorphic fungus a yeast or a mold? Explain.

they have more than one appearance during their lifecycle as a yeast or mold and also they are
capable of changing their appearance in response to environmental changes for examples:
histoplasma capsulatum: causes histolasmosis Candida albicans: caused vaginal yeast

Which group of fungi appears to be associated with the greatest number of human diseases?
The group of fungi appears to be associated with the greatest number of human diseases is the
Ascomycota.

Which groups of algae are associated with harmful algal blooms?

algal blooms occur when algae grow quickly and produce dense populations that lead to high
concentration of toxins that impair liver and nervous system function. the BELONG TO BLU
GREEN ALGAE AND DINO FLAGELLATES THAT CAUSE RED TIES/

What types of organisms are found in lichens?

The types of organisms are found in lichens are a green alga or cyanobacterium and an
ascomycete fungus.
What are the three growth forms of lichens?
The three growth forms of lichens are Foliose, Fruticose, and Crustose.