Superphylum Parabasalida Flashcards
1
Q
What are the synapomorphies of the Superphylum Parabasalida?
A
Characterized by a stiff rod of microtubules along the major axis
2
Q
A stiff rod of microtubules
A
Axostyle
3
Q
Free living or parasitic
A
Superphylum Parabasalida
4
Q
Are Parabasalids sessile or motile?
A
Motile
5
Q
Superphylum Parabasalida are what type, autotrophs or heterotrophs?
A
Primary consumers, so heterotrophs.
6
Q
How many species are in the Superphylum Parabasalida?
A
300 species
7
Q
Trichomonas vaginalis disease
A
Trichomoniasis “Trich”
8
Q
How is trichomoniasis passed along? (What is it’s vector?)
A
It is sexually transmitted
9
Q
Symptoms of the disease trichomoniasis?
A
Itchiness and discharge in women
