Amoeba is a member of

Porifera

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Annelida

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Protozoa

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Solution

The correct option is C Protozoa
All protozoans are heterotrophs and live as predators or parasites.
They are believed to be primitive relatives of animals.
Amoeboid protozoans: These organisms live in freshwater, seawater or moist soil. e.g: Amoeba. Hence, Amoeba is a member of Protozoa.
So, the correct answer is "Protozoa'.

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