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Protozoa

By Janice VanCleave

What is a Protozoa? Protozoa are single-celled organisms that are most likely found in stagnant water. Look for protozoa close to the edge of ponds. The word “protozoa” means first animals. Even young children can learn about protozoa. The following material was provided by Amida, a homeschooling mom. The activities for the paramecium and euglena  models shown […]

Filed Under: Biology Tagged With: cilia, euglena, flagellum, nucleus, paramecium, protozoa

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