Amoebic Parasites: Microscopic Organisms, Debilitating Effects

Life Cycle of Entamoeba histolytica

Abstract

This activity walks students through the life cycle of the amoebic parasite, Entamoeba histolytica. Students will learn about the various stages parasitic organisms enter and why parasites are considered “shape shifters”.  A key goal of this activity is for students to understand how complex a single-celled organism can be.

Level: Undergraduate
Setting: Classroom
Activity Type: Learning Cycle
Discipline: Biology
Course: Topics in Biology, Parasitology
Keywords: parasite, life cycle, trophozoite