You isolate an organism with two unequal flagella (one with hairs) that is encased in a shell made of silica.The group this organism most likely belongs to is the
A) stramenopiles.
B) alveolites.
C) euglenids.
D) radiolarians.
E) rhizarians.

Question

You isolate an organism with two unequal flagella (one with hairs) that is encased in a shell made of silica.The group this organism most likely belongs to is the
A) stramenopiles.
B) alveolites. 
C) euglenids.
D) radiolarians.
E) rhizarians.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stramenopiles are characterized by having two unequal flagella, one of which is often hairy. Additionally, some stramenopiles, such as diatoms, are known for their silica shells, matching the description of the organism.

You Isolate an Organism with Two Unequal Flagella (One with Hairs)