A species of Amoeba is called as proteus because it

Has abundance of proteins

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Constantly changes its body shape

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Does not change its body shape

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Has protoplasm

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Solution

The correct option is B Constantly changes its body shape
A species of Amoeba is called as Proteus because Amoeba changes its body shape similar to the mythological sea-god Proteus which could change his shape. Amoeba does not have a fixed shape. It changes its shape due to pseudopodia which helps in motility and engulfing its prey.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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