Question

Primary grouping of protozoan protists is based on

• A. Locomotor structures
• B. Size and shape
• C. Mode of feeding
• D. Mode of reproduction

Answer 1

The correct option is A Locomotor structures

Protozoans are classified base on their locomotory structures, which could include cilia, flagella, pseudopodia. Accordingly referred to as

Flagellates or Mastigophora flagella as locomotary structure, Amoebae or Sarcodina - pseudopodia as locomotary structure, Sporozoans or sporozoa - parasitic forms, where adults do not have any locomotary structure, Ciliates or ciliophora where locomotary structure is cilia

So, the correct answer is 'locomotor structures'