Kingdom Protista
Chapter Name : Biological Classification |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_02_02_01 |
Topic Name : Kingdom Protista |
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Sub Topic Name : Chrysophytes |
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Introduction
Chrysophytes are single celled eukaryotes found in fresh water
Pre-Requisites:
Understanding basics of Kingdom Protista
Activity:
View the videos and photographs available in the biology laboratory.
Real Life Question:
Why chrysophtes are also called golden algae?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Plankton Diatomaceous earth | any organisms that live in the water column Accumulation of cell wall deposits in the water. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| We notice silica deposits at lake outtings | These are the silica extracts from the diatoms’ cell wall. |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory, lakes
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Visit a lake to view these structures (you can only see the silica extracts) |