Invertebrate and Protist Identification Quiz

Malaria is caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, not Trypanosoma, Toxoplasma, or Leishmania.

Gregarina (Monocystis) is a common parasite that infects the intestines of honeybees, while Varroa destructor, Nosema ceranae, and American Foulbrood are also common diseases that affect honeybee colonies.

Paramecium is a well-known single-celled organism that belongs to the group of ciliates. Amoeba and Euglena are also single-celled organisms but they belong to different groups. Stentor is another genus of ciliates, but it is not as commonly studied as Paramecium.

Actinopoda, also known as Radiolarian, are a group of mostly marine microscopic protozoans with radiating pseudopodia.

Foraminifera are single-celled organisms with shells that can preserve in the fossil record, providing valuable information for geologists and paleontologists.

Amoeba proteus is a type of amoeba commonly found in freshwater environments. It is known for its characteristic shape and movement. The other options provided are different types of single-celled organisms, but they do not belong to the genus Amoeba.

Difflugia is a genus of unicellular eukaryote testate amoebae that are common in freshwater environments. Plasmodium is a genus of parasitic protists known to cause malaria in humans. Euglena is a genus of unicellular flagellate protists. Paramecium is a genus of single-celled ciliates.

Giardia sp. is a common parasite found in contaminated water sources and can cause gastrointestinal issues when ingested. E. coli, Salmonella, and Cryptosporidium are also pathogens that can be found in contaminated water sources but do not specifically cause the symptoms associated with Giardia sp.

Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite responsible for trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection. Candida albicans is a fungus that causes yeast infections, Gardnerella vaginalis is associated with bacterial vaginosis, and Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium causing chlamydia.

Euglena sp. is a single-celled organism that belongs to the genus Euglena, commonly found in freshwater environments. It exhibits characteristics of both plants and animals, such as the ability to photosynthesize like plants and move with a flagellum like animals. On the other hand, Paramecium sp., Amoeba sp., and Volvox sp. are also single-celled organisms but do not exhibit the specific combination of plant-like and animal-like characteristics found in Euglena sp.

Phacus is a genus of single-celled organisms that belong to the Euglenids group and are characterized by their oval shape and possession of two flagella. Paramecium, Euglena, and Amoeba are other types of single-celled organisms with different characteristics.

Astasia is the medical term for the inability to stand or walk without assistance. Agastopia refers to the admiration of a particular part of someone's body, Ataxia is the lack of muscle control during voluntary movements, and Aphonia is the loss of ability to produce normal speech sounds.

African Sleeping Sickness is caused by the Trypanosoma parasite transmitted by the tsetse fly.

Leishmania is a genus of parasites that are transmitted by the bite of infected sandflies. They cause the disease known as leishmaniasis, which can manifest in various forms including cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral. Plasmodium is the parasite that causes malaria, Trypanosoma causes diseases like African sleeping sickness, and Toxoplasma is known for causing toxoplasmosis.

Ceratium is a genus of single-celled organisms that are known for their horn or trumpet-like shape, making them easily recognizable. Euglena, Paramecium, and Amoeba are also single-celled organisms, but they do not have the distinctive shape described in the question.

Actinophaerium is a genus of heliozoan amoeboids known for their radial cytoplasmic rays, resembling miniature suns. This distinguishes them from the other options provided.

Belpharisma is a lesser-known entity in demonology who is said to have powers over dreams and nightmares. Azazel, Lucifer, and Beelzebub are more commonly recognized names in demonology, but they do not specifically possess the ability to manipulate dreams in the same way as Belpharisma.

Paramecium bursaria is a species of single-celled ciliate that forms a mutualistic relationship with green algae. The other options are different types of single-celled organisms with distinct characteristics and symbiotic relationships.

Tetrahymena is a genus of ciliate protozoans often used in genetic and biological research due to its simple structure and easily manipulated genome.