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i) Escherichia coli and Giardia lamblia both have flagella that help them swim. Although they have the same name, the structure and mechanism of action of the two flagella are quite different. Describe these differences.

ii) What are Red Tides? Describe the causes of red tides, give examples of the organisms involved and the repercussions of such an event.

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