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Most complex protozoans are

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Ciliates
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Flagellates
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Rhizopodes
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Sporozoans
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Solution

The correct option is B Ciliates
  • Protozoa are one-celled animals found worldwide in most habitats. Most species are free-living, but all higher animals are infected with one or more species of protozoa.
  • Ciliates are generally considered the most evolved and complex of protozoans.
  • The ciliates are a group of protozoans characterized by the presence of hair-like organelles called cilia, which are identical in structure to eukaryotic flagella.
  • Hence, Most complex protozoans are Ciliates.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Ciliates'.

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