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.

Rhizamoeba

Amoeba genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 2
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Amoebozoa, Tubulinea, Leptomyxida

4 POINTS

Play: Rhizamoeba has a MOVE of 2, and is considered an HETEROTROPH.

Fact: Amoebas are often defined as unicellular organisms with no defined shape.

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Rhizamoeba is an Amoebozoa genus.[1][2] (From: Wikipedia, July 2015) read more

Tetrahymena

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

4 POINTS

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

Fact: Tetrahymena is a widely used model organism in biological research.

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Tetrahymena are free-living ciliate protozoa that can also switch from commensalistic to pathogenicmodes of survival. They are common in freshwater ponds. Tetrahymena species used as model organisms in biomedical research are T. thermophila and T. pyriformis.[1] (From: Wikipedia, July 2015) read more

Rotifer

Rotifer Phyla
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 3
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Metazoa, Rotifera

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

Fact: The body of a Rotifer is divided into a head, trunk and foot, as well as being often cylindrical.

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The rotifers (Rotifera, commonly called wheel animals) make up a phylum of microscopic and near-microscopic pseudocoelomate animals. They were first described by Rev. John Harris in 1696, and other forms were described by Anton van Leeuwenhoek in 1703.[1] Most rotifers are around 0.1–0.5 mm long (although their size can range from 50 μm to over 2 mm),[2] and […] read more

Rimaleptus

Dileptus genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 3
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Alveolata, Ciliophora, Litostomatea

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

Fact: Dileptus has a prehensile probiscus that is loaded with toxins used to stun prey.

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Phacus

Phacus genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 1
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Protozoa, Euglenozoa, Euglenophyceae

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Play: Phacus has a MOVE of 1, and is considered an AUXOTROPH

Fact: Phacus propels itself by gyrating its body.

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Phacus is a genus of unicellular protists, of the phylum Euglenozoa (also known as Euglenophyta). They are light-green and are commonly found in freshwater pools, propelling themselves by gyrating their bodies. They have a single flagellum which is often as long as the Phacus’ body. Euglenid, with plastids, rigid, flattened cells, most species very flat […] read more

Polychaos

Polychaos genus
Scale 2 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 2
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Amoebozoa, Tubulinea, Tubulinida

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Play: Polychaos has a MOVE of 2, and is considered an HETEROTROPH.

Fact: Polychaos are often defined as unicellular organisms with no defined shape.

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Polychaos is an amoeboid genus in the Amoebozoa group.[2] Several characters unite the species in this genus. The pseudopods meld at their bases when the organism is moving, and have dorsal, longitudinal ridges. The nucleus is oval or ellipsoid.[3] (From: Wikipedia, July 2015) read more