Pseudopod | A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food. |
Nucleus | The region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's main DNA. |
Vacuole | A membrane-bounded "sac" within a cell. |
Ectoplasm | The thin, watery cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells. |
Endoplasm | The dense cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells. |
Flagellate | A protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum. |
Pellicle | A firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane. |
Chloroplast | An organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis. |
Chlorophyll | A pigment necessary for photosynthesis. |
Eyespot | A light-sensitive region in certain protozoa. |
Symbiosis | A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits. |
Mutualism | A relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association. |
Commensalism | A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other neither harmed or benefited. |
Parasitism | A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed. |
Cilia | Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion. |
Spore | A reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating. |
Plankton | Tiny organisms that float in the water. |
Zooplankton | Tiny floating organisms that are with small animals or protozoa. |
Phytoplankton | Tiny floating photosynthetic organisms, primarily algae. |
Thallus | The body of a plant-like organism that is not divided into leaves, roots, or stems. |
Cellulose | A substance (made of sugars) that is common in the cell walls of many organisms. |
Holdfast | A special structure used by an organism to anchor itself. |
Sessile Colony | A colony that uses holdfasts to anchor itself to an object. |