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Paramecium Model

By Janice VanCleave

Pond water has some living creatures that are so small they can be seen only with a microscope. Some of these creatures are made of only one cell, such as a paramecium. This tiny water critter is often called a “slipper animal” because it looks like the sole of a shoe. Paramecium move around in […]

Filed Under: Biology Tagged With: microorganism, model, nucleus, paramecium

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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