DESCRIPTION
We researched and learned about different types of marine microorganisms and algae. The domains include Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. They can be heterotrophic or autotrophic, which defines how they obtain their energy. Algae has different pigments and differ from true plants because they lack veins in their blades and don't have roots that collect nutrients.
CONTENT
Unicellular- The organism has one cell.
Heterotroph- This means that an organism gets its energy through respiration.
Autotroph- This means that an organisms gets its energy through photosynthesis.
Eukaryote- An organism whose cells have a nucleus and belong to the domain Eukarya.
Prokaryotes- An organism whose cell lacks a nucleus and belongs to the domain Bacteria or Archaea.
Diatoms- They are Eukaryotic and unicellular primary producers. Some form chains and they are mainly planktonic. Their frustules are components of siliceous sediments.
Cyanobacteria- They are blue-green algae that can be found in all types of water, and use sunlight to make food.
Radiolarian- They are Eukaryotic, unicellular, and are mostly planktonic, although some are colonial. They are heterotrophs, and their shells are components of siliceous sediments.
Bacteria- They are prokaryotic and unicellular, and some form colonies. Bacteria has an essential role in nutrient cycles, and can be heterotrophs or autotrophs.
Foraminiferan- They are Eukaryotic, unicellular, bottom dwelling, and are planktonic. Foraminiferans are heterotrophs, and their shells are components of calcareous sediments.
Dinoflagellates- They are Eukaryotic, unicellular, and have two flagella that help them move. They are mostly plankotnic and bottom dwelling. They are protists that are common in freshwater and are usually considered algae.
Phaetophyta- It is photosynthetic, autotrophic algae with the brown pigment fucoxanthin. They thrive in colder waters and are a large group of multicellular algae.
Rhodophyta- It is one of the oldest groups of Eukaryotic algae and comprises one of the largest phyla of algae. It is photosynthetic and autotrophic.
Chlorophyta- They are photosynthetic and autotrophic. It gets its green pigment from chlorophyll and can reproduce sexually and asexually.
We researched and learned about different types of marine microorganisms and algae. The domains include Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. They can be heterotrophic or autotrophic, which defines how they obtain their energy. Algae has different pigments and differ from true plants because they lack veins in their blades and don't have roots that collect nutrients.
CONTENT
Unicellular- The organism has one cell.
Heterotroph- This means that an organism gets its energy through respiration.
Autotroph- This means that an organisms gets its energy through photosynthesis.
Eukaryote- An organism whose cells have a nucleus and belong to the domain Eukarya.
Prokaryotes- An organism whose cell lacks a nucleus and belongs to the domain Bacteria or Archaea.
Diatoms- They are Eukaryotic and unicellular primary producers. Some form chains and they are mainly planktonic. Their frustules are components of siliceous sediments.
Cyanobacteria- They are blue-green algae that can be found in all types of water, and use sunlight to make food.
Radiolarian- They are Eukaryotic, unicellular, and are mostly planktonic, although some are colonial. They are heterotrophs, and their shells are components of siliceous sediments.
Bacteria- They are prokaryotic and unicellular, and some form colonies. Bacteria has an essential role in nutrient cycles, and can be heterotrophs or autotrophs.
Foraminiferan- They are Eukaryotic, unicellular, bottom dwelling, and are planktonic. Foraminiferans are heterotrophs, and their shells are components of calcareous sediments.
Dinoflagellates- They are Eukaryotic, unicellular, and have two flagella that help them move. They are mostly plankotnic and bottom dwelling. They are protists that are common in freshwater and are usually considered algae.
Phaetophyta- It is photosynthetic, autotrophic algae with the brown pigment fucoxanthin. They thrive in colder waters and are a large group of multicellular algae.
Rhodophyta- It is one of the oldest groups of Eukaryotic algae and comprises one of the largest phyla of algae. It is photosynthetic and autotrophic.
Chlorophyta- They are photosynthetic and autotrophic. It gets its green pigment from chlorophyll and can reproduce sexually and asexually.
REFLECTION
It was interesting to learn about various organisms but it became more complicated as new ones were introduced. My team members and I completed each assignment, although it took more time than expected. There wasn't much group work necessary for this unit, so collaboration wasn't an issue. In the future, I can communicate better and ask my peers for help when I need it.
It was interesting to learn about various organisms but it became more complicated as new ones were introduced. My team members and I completed each assignment, although it took more time than expected. There wasn't much group work necessary for this unit, so collaboration wasn't an issue. In the future, I can communicate better and ask my peers for help when I need it.