Phylum Apicomplexa

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    Plasmodium causes: 

    • Trichinosis
    • Taxoplasm
    • Eimeria
    • Malaria
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In this quiz we’ll be learning about yet another phylum, and today we’ll be focusing on the Apicomplexa – a large phylum, most of which possess a unique type of cell organelle with an apical complex structure and an apicoplast.

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  • 2. 

    All of Phylum Apicomplexa are:

    • Autotrophic

    • Mixotrophic

    • Parasitic

    Correct Answer
    A. Parasitic
  • 3. 

    They have a complex life cycle usually involving more than one _____. 

    Correct Answer
    host
  • 4. 

    Thos in the Phylum Apicomplexa penetrate host cells with a specialized device called an _________ ________.

    Correct Answer
    apical complex
  • 5. 

    Most members of the phylum is in the class __________.

    Correct Answer
    Coccidea
  • 6. 

    They lack _______ or ________ except on some specialized reproductive structures. 

    Correct Answer
    cilia, flagella
  • 7. 

    These cause coccidiosis, infecting poultry and chicken:

    • Eimeria

    • Taxoplasm

    • Plasmodium

    • Isospora

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Eimeria
    A. Isospora

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