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In unfavourable conditions, Amoeba secretes a three-layered hard covering around itself, this phenomenon is scientifically called


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enclosement
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encapsulation
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encystation
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encrustation
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The correct option is C encystation
In unfavourable conditions, Amoeba withdraws its pseudopodia and secretes a three-layered covering or cyst around itself, which is known as encystation.
As favourable conditions return, Amoeba divides by multiple fission and produces many minute amoebae called pseudopodiospores.

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