Pseudopodia is the locomotory organ in

Euglena

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Amoeba

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Paramoecium

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Solution

The correct option is B Amoeba
Amoeba is an irregularly shaped unicellular organism. It is usually present in water bodies. It uses psuedopodia for its locomotion. 'Psuedopodia' means 'false feet'. When in need, amoeba forms a feet like structure temporarily and use it for its movement in water.

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Find the correct match.
i. Paramecium - cilia
ii. Euglena - pseudopodia
iii. Amoeba - flagella
iv. Amoeba - cilia

Given below is a list of characteristics of amoeba. With reference to the statements, choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Amoeba is unicellular organism.

Statement 2: It does not have a contractile vacuole.

Statement 3: Its locomotory structure is cilia.

Statement 4: Amoeba engulf food via phagocytosis.

What are pseudopodia in Amoeba? What are the functions of pseudopodia ?

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