Various Protists
Red Tide as you see in the above picture was the product of an boom of dinoflagellates in the water off Maine. The abundance can cause serious medical problems for humans and other marine organisms.
The Powerpoint below will show various examples of Protists living in the environment. Notice the unique shapes, size, and structure of each.
Some Affects on Humans
African Sleeping Disorder
Some protists can be harmful to humans such as Trypanosoma which is transmitted by the vector known as the tsetse fly found only in rural Africa. This sickness is curable if treated immediately but can be fatal if left untreated.
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexual transmitted disease cause by the protist trichomanads in the cland Parabasalids. A series of antibiotics can cure this infection when taken as required.
Red Tide as you see in the above picture was the product of an boom of dinoflagellates in the water off Maine. The abundance can cause serious medical problems for humans and other marine organisms.
The Powerpoint below will show various examples of Protists living in the environment. Notice the unique shapes, size, and structure of each.
Some Affects on Humans
African Sleeping Disorder
Some protists can be harmful to humans such as Trypanosoma which is transmitted by the vector known as the tsetse fly found only in rural Africa. This sickness is curable if treated immediately but can be fatal if left untreated.
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexual transmitted disease cause by the protist trichomanads in the cland Parabasalids. A series of antibiotics can cure this infection when taken as required.
Reference
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Doctor Tipster, "Giardiasis Generalities risk factors causes and transmission" retrieved February 23, 2013 from website, http://www.doctortipster.com/5023-giardiasis-generalities-risk-factors-causes-and-transmission.html
UNM Biology Undergraduate Labs, (2002) "Protists" retrieved February 23, 2013 from website, http://biology.unm.edu/ccouncil/Biology_203/Summaries/Protists.htm
Microbial Life Educational Resources, "Red Tide-General", retrieved February 23, 2013 from website http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/topics/redtide/general.html
Doctor Tipster, "Giardiasis Generalities risk factors causes and transmission" retrieved February 23, 2013 from website, http://www.doctortipster.com/5023-giardiasis-generalities-risk-factors-causes-and-transmission.html
UNM Biology Undergraduate Labs, (2002) "Protists" retrieved February 23, 2013 from website, http://biology.unm.edu/ccouncil/Biology_203/Summaries/Protists.htm
Microbial Life Educational Resources, "Red Tide-General", retrieved February 23, 2013 from website http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/topics/redtide/general.html