Question

Which one is slowest mode of locomotion in protists?

• A. Pseudopodial
• B. Ciliary
• C. Flagellar
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Pseudopodial

The answer is option A i.e. "Pseudopodial"

• The 5 modes of locomotion in Potists are Pseudopodial, Flagellar, Ciliary, Wriggling and Mucilage propulsion locomotion.
• Pseudopodial is a slow creeping type of locomotion found in sarcodines and slime mould.
• Flagellar is whip-like movement in dinoflagellates, euglenoids, and zoo-flagellates.
• Ciliary is a rapid movement in ciliates (e.g., Parame­cium).
• Wriggling is a worm-like movement in sporozoans, euglenoids.
• Mucilage propulsion in seen in protists that lack organelles of locomotion e.g. diatoms.