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What is the movement of amoeba called?

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Amoeba exhibit amoeboid type of movement.
Amoebas are identified by their ability to form temporary cytoplasmic extensions called pseudopodia, or false feet, by means of which they move about. The movement by extension of cytoplasm is called “amoeboid movement”, which is considered to be the most primitive form of animal locomotion.

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