Amoeba can change their___________ continuously.

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Solution

Amoeba is a single-celled organism that can not be seen by naked eyes.
All the functions of amoeba are performed by the same cell.
Amoeba can change their shape continuously for movement and to acquire food.
This movement of amoeba by changing shape is called amoeboid movement.
Final answer: Amoeba can change their shape continuously.

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