The organism in the accompanying figure belongs to which group?
A) Excavates
B) Alveolates
C) Stramenopiles
D) Green algae
E) Amoebozoans

Name: The organism in the accompanying figure belongs to which group? A) Excavates B) Alveolates C) Stramenopiles D) Green algae E) Amoebozoans
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The organism in the accompanying figure belongs to which group?  
A) Excavates
B) Alveolates
C) Stramenopiles
D) Green algae
E) Amoebozoans

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The organism in the accompanying figure is a member of the Excavates group. Excavates are a diverse group of protists that are characterized by the presence of a feeding groove, or cytostome, which is used to ingest food.

The Organism in the Accompanying Figure Belongs to Which Group