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Why pseudopodia are important in Amoeba?

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Pseudopods are actually extensions of the cytoplasm or the thick liquid that is inside organisms like an amoeba. The organism can change the shape of the pseudopod, making it move, appear, and disappear. The pseudopods are used in movement and as a tool to capture prey.



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