This kingdom is made up of eukaryotes that are single celled organisms. Some are also muliticellular organisms as well. They lack special tissues that members of the plantae kingdom have. Protista organisms have a membrane bound nucleus with chromosomes and organelles. The reproduction of Protista is not known, but it is believed that genetic recombination is used.
Example Animal
Giardia lamblia-
The genus name is Giardia and the species name is lamblia. It is found almost anywhere in the world. They are usually found in area's around mountains which have lakes, streams, and ponds with waiste. Once Giardia has entered a human body it feeds on the intestine and feces. Some interesting facts about this organism is that it can cause a disease if it infects a human. At times Giardia can get in food especially when its not cooked all the way or unclean water. Most sewers are filled with it considering that is where human waist goes. Once the disease is caught symptoms that occur are severe diarrhea and cramps. Also some foods may be hard to intake such as milk. The most common place to be infected with Giardia is while camping. Doctors say that most people who get infected usually just arrive home from camping trips.
Giardia
Protista Kingdom
Little Organism
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