Biochemistry and Physiology of Protozoa

Biochemistry and Physiology of Protozoa, Second Edition, Volume 1 is organized into 13 chapters, beginning with a discussion on fine structure and phytogeny of phytoflagellates.
This book discusses the structural features of protozoan cytochromes. Subsequent chapters explain sterol and carotenoid distributions in various groups, phycobiliproteins in cryptomonads, halotolerance in Dunaliella, physiology of coccolithophorids, the ameboflagellates, and bioluminescence of phytoflagellates. This edition also describes the most severe and best known of the toxins, saxitoxin, produced by species of Gonyaulax. Lastly, the physiological ecology of red tide flagellates is explained.

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List of Contributors
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to Volume
Contents of Other Volumes
1 Introduction
Text
References
2 The Phytoflagellates: Fine Structure and Phylogeny
I. Introduction
II. Fine Structure
III. Phylogenetic Indicators
IV. Discussion and Phylogenetic Conclusions
References
Postscript
3 Structural Features of Protozoan Cytochromes
I. Introduction
II. The Isolation of Mitochondnal Cytochromes c from Protozoa
III. Properties of Mitochondnal Cytochromes c from Protozoa
IV. Amino Acid Sequence Studies on Mitochondrial Cytochromes c
V. Cytochromes f
VI. Conclusions
References
4 Isoprenoid Distribution and Biosynthesis in Flagellates
I. Introduction
II. Nature and Distribution
III. Biosynthesis
IV. Conclusions
References
5 Phycobiliproteins of Cryptophyceae
I. Introduction
II. Function and Localization
III. Photophysical Properties and Biochemical Characteristics
IV. Phylogenetic Relationship with Rhodophyta and Cyanophyta
References
6 Halotolerance of Dunaliella
I. Introduction
II. Taxonomy
III. Morphology and Ultrastructure
IV. Ecology
V. General Salt Relations
VI. Halophilism
VII. Recapitulation
References
7 Physiology of Coccolithophorids
I. Introduction
II. Internal Structure of the Cell
III. Life Cycles
IV. Morphology of Coccoliths and Associated Structures
V. Coccolith Formation and Calcification
References
8 Small Amebas and Ameboflagellates
I. Introduction
II. The Trophic Ameba
III. The Cyst
IV. The Flagellate
V. Ecology
VI. Nutrition and Growth
VII. Soil Amebas as Pathogens
References
9 The Bioluminescence of Dinoflagellates
I. Introduction
II. In Vivo Bioluminescence
III. Biochemistry of Dinoflagellate Bioluminescence
IV. Circadian Rhythms in Bioluminescence in Dinoflagellates
V. The Adaptive Value of Bioluminescence in Dinoflagellates
VI. Prospects and Conclusions
References
10 Sexuality in Colonial Green Flagellates
I. Introduction
II. Nutrition
III. Vegetative Reproduction
IV. Stages of the Sexual Reaction: Morphology and Physiology
V. Hormonal Control of Differentiation
VI. Cell Cycle Events and Differentiation
VII. Mating Types and Species Structure
VIII. Genetic Analysis of Sexuality
IX. Maintenance of Clones and Their Fertility
X. Summary
References
11 Learning in Protozoa
I. Introduction to Learning
II. Pattern Learning
III. Maze Learning
IV. Tube Escape Learning
V. Food Selection Learning
VI. Food-Wire Association Learning
VII. Approach and Avoidance Learning
VIII. Touch-Light Association Learning
IX. Conclusions
References
12 Physiological Ecology of Red Tide Flagellates
I. Introduction
II. Behavior Relative to Physical Factors
III. Nutritional Requirements
IV. Ecology of Red Tides
References
Appendix to Chapter 12: On a Class of Mathematical Models for Gymnodinium breve Red Tides
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References
13 Poisonous Dinoflagellates
I. Distribution of Known Species of Poisonous Dinoflagellates
II. Diseases of Humans and Animals Caused by Dinoflagellate Poisons
III. Detection of the Poisons Produced by Dinoflagellates and Found in Shellfish
IV. Chemical Nature of Dinoflagellate Poisons
V. Public Health Aspects of Dinoflagellate Poisons and Their Control
References
Author Index
Subject Index