Which of the following is the locomotary organ of paramecium?
A
Pseudopodia
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B
Cilia
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C
Flagella
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D
Chitin
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Solution
The correct option is B Cilia Paramecium is a genus of unicellular ciliated protozoa. The locomotory structure 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.