Study Guide for Microscopic Algae: Diatoms, Dinoflagellates, Foraminiferans, Euglena, Volvox
1. Study Guide for ________________________organism (s): _________________________________
DIATOMS DINOFLAGELLATES FORAMINIFERANS Euglena Volvox
Representativ
e structure
(form and
function)
Reproductive
System
Digestive
System
Level of
organization
Ecological Role
2. Diagram the organism and its most important representative structures. Be sure to label representative
structures and state their function
DIATOMS DINOFLAGELLATES FORAMINIFERANS EUGLENA VOLVOX
Definitions:
Pseudopod: Reticulopods:
Benthic: Test:
Mixotrophic: Harmful Algal Blooms:
Fission: Flagella
Frustule: Diatomaceous Earth:
Bilateral Symmetry: Radial Symmetry:
Short answer questions:
1. Compare and contrast- Diatoms, Dinoflagellates, and Forams
2. Describe the methods of food capture by Foraminiferans?