Which of the following is the locomotary organ of paramecium?

Pseudopodia

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Cilia

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Flagella

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Chitin

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Solution

The correct option is B Cilia
Paramecium is a genus of unicellular ciliated protozoa. The locomotory structure in paramecium is cilia. They are characterised by the presence of thousands of cilia covering their body. They are found in freshwater, marine and brackish water.

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