Transcript Unicellular Organisms

Types of Organisms
Unicellular Organisms
vs.
Multicellular Organisms
What is an Organism?
Definition:
Organism – anything that can live on its own
Unicellular
Organisms
Unicellular Organisms
Definition:
Unicellular organism – an organism made of
only one cell
Information:
These organism are very small and need to
be seen with a microscope.
Unicellular:
Common Names
• Microscopic Organisms
• Microorganisms
• Really small living things
Examples of
Unicellular Organisms
• Amoeba
• Unicellular fungi
• Bacteria
• Unicellular yeasts
• Protozoa
• Paramecium
• Unicellular algae
Images of Unicellular
Organisms
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Unicellular Organisms
Multicellular
Organisms
Multicellular Organisms
Definition:
Multicellular organism – an organism made
of two or more cells
Information:
These organisms are able to be seen with
the naked eye.
These organisms need all parts of itself to
survive.
Common Names
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Many – celled organisms
Eukaryotic organisms
Mammals
Birds
Reptile
Fish
Many others…
Examples of
Multicellular Organisms
• Humans
• Birds
• Cats
• Flowers
• Dogs
• Mold
• Insects
• Trees
Images of Multicellular
Organisms
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Multicellular Organisms
Sample Question
Question: What type of organism is a hamster?
Answer: Multicellular
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