Which of the following microorganisms is not a colony dweller?

Bacteria

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Penicillium

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Amoeba

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Aspergillus

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Solution

The correct option is C
Amoeba

Fungal species such as Penicillium, Aspergillus, etc. and bacterial species are often found dwelling in colonies. On the contrary, protozoans like amoeba and Paramecium are found living independently.

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Which of the following microorganisms is not a colony dweller?

The correct option is C Amoeba Fungal species such as Penicillium, Aspergillus, etc. and bacterial species are often found dwelling in colonies. On the contrary, protozoans like amoeba and Paramecium are found living independently.

The correct option is C
Amoeba

Fungal species such as Penicillium, Aspergillus, etc. and bacterial species are often found dwelling in colonies. On the contrary, protozoans like amoeba and Paramecium are found living independently.