Outer covering of Paramecium is known as ___________.

Pellicle

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Cuticle

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Plasma membrane

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Pellicle
Outer covering of Paramecium is known as Pellicle.

The Paramecium body is enclosed by a stiff, elastic membrane called pellicle covered uniformly with cilia,

organelles which help in movement.

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