Introduction to Protists app for iPhone and iPad

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Explore the Kingdom Protista as you perform various tests on six different types of protists, including algae, slime molds, and ciliates. By examining the protists under a microscope and completing a dichotomous key, you’ll be able to classify each protist according to its characteristics.

• Study characteristics of the Kingdom Protista.
• Perform lab tests and collect data on various protists.
• Differentiate among protists based on nutrition and digestion styles, and whether they have structures that enable movement.
• Identify the means of locomotion of specific protists.
• Complete a dichotomous key.

App features:
• Take part in a hands-on, interactive investigation of protists.
• Conduct tests in a virtual laboratory.
• Use a dichotomous key to classify organisms.
• Get step-by-step instructions that guide you through various activities.
• Test your knowledge with interactive tasks and quizzes.
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