Diversity of protists living in a pond

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Pond Water Lab

Before completing the Pond Water lab, you will be introduced to the organisms you may see through a "virtual pond dip". Click on the following link, and follow the directions found on the site.

1. Complete the following chart about each of the organisms to which you are introduced in your "Virtual Pond Dip"

Organism Name	Single or Multi-celled	Phylum	Size	Where to find them	What they feed on	Diagram
Amoeba
Paramecium
Stentor
Vorticella
Volvox
Euglena
Chilomonas

1. Suppose you were very thirsty and came across a pond. The water appears to be clear and you notice no odour. Would this water be safe to drink? Why or why not?

2. Do you think clear or murky water will contain more biodiversity? Why?

3. If you were an organism that requires sunlight to grow, where might you live in a pond? Why?

4. If you were an organism that needs to consume other organisms to obtain energy, where would you be in a pond? Why?

5. Describe three factors that might increase the diversity of protists living in a pond.

6. Describe three factors that might decrease the diversity of protists living in a pond.

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