Microbe Collection

Ongoing – (See Cards)…

This set simply aims to collect “microorganisms” as loosely as defined as those species that are multicellular, singled cell or smaller (essentially SCALE value of 3 or less). Given the incredible diversity and abundance of species in this category, the Phylo project is hopeful that this collection will grow to represent this important part of biodiversity.

Peridinium

Peridinium genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 2
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Dinophyta, Dinophyceae, Chromista

4 POINTS

Play: Peridinium has a MOVE of 1, and is considered a MIXOTROPH

Fact: Peridinium morphology is typical of an armoured dinoflagellate type.

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Peridinium is a genus of motile, marine and freshwater dinoflagellates.[2][3] Their morphology is considered typical of the armoured dinoflagellates, and their form is commonly used in diagrams of a dinoflagellate’s structure.[4][2] Peridinium can range from 30-70 μm in diameter, and has very thick thecal plates.[4][2]\ (From: Wikipedia, July 2015) read more

Petalomonas

Petalomonas genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 2
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Euglenozoa, Euglenophyceae, Protozoa

4 POINTS

Play: Petalomonas has a MOVE of 1, and is considered an HETEROTROPH

Fact: Petalomonas feeds by phagocytosis.

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Paramecium

Paramecium genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 3
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Ciliophora, Oligohymenophorea, Alveolata

7 POINTS

Play: Paramecium has a MOVE of 1, and is considered an EUKARYOTROPH.

Fact: The green things are endosymbiotic algae known as chlorella.

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Paramecium (parr-ə-mee-sh(ee-)əm, /ˌpærəˈmiːʃⁱəm/[1] or parr-ə-mee-see-əm, /ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm/) is a genus of unicellular ciliated protozoa, commonly studied as a representative of the ciliate group.Paramecia are widespread in freshwater, brackish, and marine environments and are often very abundant in stagnant basins and ponds. Because some species are readily cultivated and easily induced to conjugate and divide, it has […] read more

Nitzschia

Nitzschia group
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 1
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Ochrophyta, Bacillariophyceae, Chromista

2 POINTS

Play: Nitzschia is considered an AUXOTROPH

Fact: Nitzschia are a common form of phytoplankton and have cell walls made of silica (called a frustule).

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Nitzschia is a common pennate marine diatom. In the scientific literature this genus is sometimes termedNitzchia, this taxon has many species described, which all have a similar morphology. (From: Wikipedia, July 2015) read more

Nebela

Nebela genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 3
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Arcellinida, Amoebazoa, Tubulinea

7 POINTS

Play: Nebela has a MOVE of 1, and is considered an EUKARYTROPH

Fact: Nebela are often found living on mosses and humus rich soils. They can be as small as 30um but also reach up to sizes of 380um.

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Water Pollution

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Play: Place this card on any ocean or freshwater based SPECIES card.

Effect: The SPECIES card is IMMEDIATELY discarded.

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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifersand groundwater). This form of environmental degradation occurs when pollutants are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds. Water pollution affects the entire biosphere – plants and organisms living in these bodies of water. In almost all […] read more