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	[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] are [[phagotrophic]], meaning they engulf the entirety of the organism in order to digest it. Phagocytosis involves the process of the amoeba extending its pseudopods and then creating a vacuole of the food within its cytoplasm, which it then digests using enzymes before releasing the processed material into the surrounding environment.		[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] are [[phagotrophic]], meaning they engulf the entirety of the organism in order to digest it. Phagocytosis involves the process of the amoeba extending its pseudopods and then creating a vacuole of the food within its cytoplasm, which it then digests using enzymes before releasing the processed material into the surrounding environment.
	[[File:Naked_amoeba.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 3- a naked amoeba engulfing its prey (phagocytosis)]]		[[File:Naked_amoeba.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Figure 3- a naked amoeba engulfing its prey (phagocytosis)]]
	They can consume a variety of food sources, such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and other fine particulate matter in soils. A majority of bacteria consumed in soil is conducted by [[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]], as they are the most abundant and most efficient at [[decomposing]] bacteria [5].		They can consume a variety of food sources, such as bacteria, fungi, [[algae]], and other fine particulate matter in soils. A majority of bacteria consumed in soil is conducted by [[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]], as they are the most abundant and most efficient at [[decomposing]] bacteria [5].

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	To collect amoebae, place a jar upside down so that is it is hovering above the sediment surface. Let air escape so the top layer enters the jar, but try to avoid deeper sediment from entering. If no amoebae are present, add rice grains into the jar and let them rot so the bacteria eating the rice will then be consumed by the amoebae.		To collect amoebae, place a jar upside down so that is it is hovering above the sediment surface. Let air escape so the top layer enters the jar, but try to avoid deeper sediment from entering. If no amoebae are present, add rice grains into the jar and let them rot so the bacteria eating the rice will then be consumed by the amoebae.

Saigemat at 17:22, 27 April 2022

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	=='''Habitat'''==		=='''Habitat'''==
	[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow. In addition, their shape and size allow these organisms the ability to easily reach small cavities and pores within the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators [5].		[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow. In addition, their shape and size allow these organisms the ability to easily reach small cavities and pores within the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators [5]. It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.

	They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.		They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.

	<!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->		<!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->
	~~It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.~~

	To collect amoebae, place a jar upside down so that is it is hovering above the sediment surface. Let air escape so the top layer enters the jar, but try to avoid deeper sediment from entering. If no amoebae are present, add rice grains into the jar and let them rot so the bacteria eating the rice will then be consumed by the amoebae.		To collect amoebae, place a jar upside down so that is it is hovering above the sediment surface. Let air escape so the top layer enters the jar, but try to avoid deeper sediment from entering. If no amoebae are present, add rice grains into the jar and let them rot so the bacteria eating the rice will then be consumed by the amoebae.

Saigemat at 17:20, 27 April 2022

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	They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.		They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.

	. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->		<!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->
	It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.		It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.

Saigemat at 17:20, 27 April 2022

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	=='''Habitat'''==		=='''Habitat'''==
	[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow. In addition, their shape and size allow these organisms the ability to easily reach small cavities and pores within the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators		[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow. In addition, their shape and size allow these organisms the ability to easily reach small cavities and pores within the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators [5].

	They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.		They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.

	~~[5]~~. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->		. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->
	It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.		It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.

Saigemat at 17:20, 27 April 2022

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	=='''Habitat'''==		=='''Habitat'''==
	[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow.		[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow. In addition, their shape and size allow these organisms the ability to easily reach small cavities and pores within the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators

	They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.		They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.

	~~Also due to their shape and size, they are easily able to reach very small cavities or pores in the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators~~ [5]. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->		[5]. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->
	It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.		It is common for this variety of soil protozoa to be found in the [[rhizosphere]] due to the abundance of bacterial flora surrounding the plant root zones.

Saigemat at 17:17, 27 April 2022

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	[[File: NakedAmoeba.jpg\|380px\|thumb\|right\| Figure 1- Naked labose amoeba. Photo showing the polymorphic trait of naked amoeba"]]		[[File: NakedAmoeba.jpg\|380px\|thumb\|right\| Figure 1- Naked labose amoeba. Photo showing the polymorphic trait of naked amoeba"]]
	=='''Overview'''==		=='''Overview'''==
	A Naked [[Amoeba]] is a taxonomic classification of [[soil protozoa]] found in a variety of agricultural, grassland, and forested soils. These are the simplest and most voracious of all the [[soil]] [[protozoa]] and the most dominant in numbers, including a variety of species. [[Naked Amoeba]], as well as other [[protozoans]], occupy the tiny microhabitats that are largely unavailable to larger [[soil organisms]], such as "[[Nematodes]]". Like other soil protozoa, these ~~unicellular~~ organisms promote soil [[decomposition]] by enhancing bacterial metabolism, consuming excess bacteria, and excreting simple compounds utilized by plants. ~~<!--just a suggestion but a picture towards the top would look great-->~~		A Naked [[Amoeba]] is a taxonomic classification of [[soil protozoa]] found in a variety of agricultural, grassland, and forested soils. These are the simplest and most voracious of all the [[soil]] [[protozoa]] and the most dominant in numbers, including a variety of species. [[Naked Amoeba]], as well as other [[protozoans]], occupy the tiny microhabitats that are largely unavailable to larger [[soil organisms]], such as "[[Nematodes]]". Like other soil protozoa, these microscopic organisms promote soil [[decomposition]] by enhancing bacterial metabolism, consuming excess bacteria, and excreting simple compounds utilized by plants.

	=='''Habitat'''==		=='''Habitat'''==
	[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. ~~The reason for their higher populations in~~ soil is ~~most likely due~~ to the ~~fact that their sliding motion on surfaces enable them~~ to ~~feed on the soil particles~~, ~~where most~~ of ~~the bacteria grow, and their~~ highly flexible cells are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.		[[Naked amoeba\|Naked Amoeba]] make up a large portion of [[soil organisms\| microfauna]] in a variety of soil habitats. Since these organisms often adhere so closely to the individual soil particles, it is nearly impossible to get an exact population count within a soil sample. Though, it has been determined that numbers within the magnitude of 10,000 to 100,000 (active+encysted) naked amoebae are often present per gram of soil. These organisms have highly flexible cells that are well adapted for grazing activities within the thin water films surrounding the soil particles [4]. The sliding motion of naked amoebae across surfaces also contributes to their thriving within soil ecosystems. This enables them to feed on the soil particles, where most of the bacteria grow.
			They are also members of aquatic freshwater and coastal marine environments, sometime founds in decaying vegetation from streams. Amoebae may also be found in treatment plant recovery from toxic discharge to a treatment plant, areas with low dissolved oxygen levels and waste waste environments. There is still little known about their role in aquatic ecosystems and they are not highly abundant in nature.

	Also due to their shape and size, they are easily able to reach very small cavities or pores in the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators [5]. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->		Also due to their shape and size, they are easily able to reach very small cavities or pores in the soil aggregates and feed on bacteria that would otherwise be inaccessible to predators [5]. <!--Great info in this section, Although I feel like it did not talk about their habitat very much-->

Saigemat at 16:50, 27 April 2022

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	[[File: NakedAmoeba.jpg\|380px\|thumb\|right\| Figure 1- Naked labose amoeba. Photo showing the polymorphic trait of naked amoeba"]]		[[File: NakedAmoeba.jpg\|380px\|thumb\|right\| Figure 1- Naked labose amoeba. Photo showing the polymorphic trait of naked amoeba"]]
	=='''Overview'''==		=='''Overview'''==
	A Naked [[Amoeba]] is a taxonomic classification of [[soil protozoa]] found in a variety of agricultural, grassland, and forested soils. These are the simplest and most voracious of all the [[soil]] [[protozoa]] and the most dominant in numbers, including a variety of species. [[Naked Amoeba]], as well as other [[protozoans]], ~~inhabit~~ tiny microhabitats that are largely unavailable to ~~other~~ larger [[soil organisms]], such as "[[Nematodes]]". Like other soil protozoa, ~~they~~ promote soil [[decomposition]] by enhancing bacterial metabolism, consuming excess bacteria, and excreting simple compounds utilized by plants. <!--just a suggestion but a picture towards the top would look great-->		A Naked [[Amoeba]] is a taxonomic classification of [[soil protozoa]] found in a variety of agricultural, grassland, and forested soils. These are the simplest and most voracious of all the [[soil]] [[protozoa]] and the most dominant in numbers, including a variety of species. [[Naked Amoeba]], as well as other [[protozoans]], occupy the tiny microhabitats that are largely unavailable to larger [[soil organisms]], such as "[[Nematodes]]". Like other soil protozoa, these unicellular organisms promote soil [[decomposition]] by enhancing bacterial metabolism, consuming excess bacteria, and excreting simple compounds utilized by plants. <!--just a suggestion but a picture towards the top would look great-->

	=='''Habitat'''==		=='''Habitat'''==

Saigemat at 16:45, 27 April 2022

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	[[File: NakedAmoeba.jpg\|380px\|thumb\|right\| Figure 1- Naked labose amoeba. Photo showing the polymorphic trait of naked amoeba"]]		[[File: NakedAmoeba.jpg\|380px\|thumb\|right\| Figure 1- Naked labose amoeba. Photo showing the polymorphic trait of naked amoeba"]]
	=='''Overview'''==		=='''Overview'''==
	A Naked [[Amoeba]] is a taxonomic classification of [[soil protozoa]] found in a variety of agricultural, grassland, and forested soils. These are the simplest and most voracious of all the [[soil]] [[protozoa]] and the most dominant in numbers, including a variety of species. [[Naked Amoeba]], as well as other [[protozoans]], ~~exploit~~ tiny microhabitats that are unavailable to other larger [[soil organisms]], such as "[[Nematodes]]". Like other soil protozoa, they promote soil [[decomposition]] by enhancing bacterial metabolism, consuming excess bacteria, and excreting simple compounds utilized by plants. <!--just a suggestion but a picture towards the top would look great-->		A Naked [[Amoeba]] is a taxonomic classification of [[soil protozoa]] found in a variety of agricultural, grassland, and forested soils. These are the simplest and most voracious of all the [[soil]] [[protozoa]] and the most dominant in numbers, including a variety of species. [[Naked Amoeba]], as well as other [[protozoans]], inhabit tiny microhabitats that are largely unavailable to other larger [[soil organisms]], such as "[[Nematodes]]". Like other soil protozoa, they promote soil [[decomposition]] by enhancing bacterial metabolism, consuming excess bacteria, and excreting simple compounds utilized by plants. <!--just a suggestion but a picture towards the top would look great-->

	=='''Habitat'''==		=='''Habitat'''==

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	=='''Reproduction'''==		=='''Reproduction'''==
	These [[organisms]] reproduce asexually via fission, the splitting of one cell~~, or~~ via syngamy, which is the fusion of two cells. <!--Adding more information would really improve this section-->		These [[organisms]] reproduce asexually via binary fission (mitosis), the splitting of one cell into two genetically identical daughter cells. They also reproduce via syngamy, which is the fusion of two cells. <!--Adding more information would really improve this section-->
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