Protists: The Diverse Eukaryotes
Students will examine the vast diversity of protists, their classification, and their ecological importance.
Key Questions
- Explain the evolutionary significance of endosymbiosis in the origin of eukaryotes.
- Differentiate between major groups of protists based on their characteristics.
- Analyze the ecological roles of protists in various aquatic and terrestrial environments.
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