alkueläimestä
Alkueläin, often translated as protozoan, refers to a diverse group of single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms. These organisms were historically classified together as a phylum within the kingdom Protista, but modern classification places them across various eukaryotic lineages. Alkueläimet are characterized by their cellular organization, possessing a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, distinguishing them from prokaryotes like bacteria.
These single-celled life forms inhabit a vast array of environments, including freshwater, saltwater, soil, and even
Reproduction can occur asexually through processes like binary fission, where a single cell divides into two