Question

Give two examples of amoeboid protozoans.

Answer 1

Amoeboid protozoans:

1. Pseudopods are transient extensions on protozoans that allow them to move like an amoeba.
2. Amoeba, Entamoeba, and Pelomyxa are examples of Amoeboid protozoans.
3. Entamoeba is a genus of Amoebozoa that lives inside animals as parasites or commensals.
4. Pelomyxa is a genus of gigantic flagellar amoebae that live in anaerobic or microaerobic bottom environments.
5. They are normally $500-800\mathrm{m}$ long but can grow up to $5\mathrm{mm}$ in length.