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Autotrophs are producers, organisms able to make their own food such as plants or microorganisms which contain chlorophyll, for example. Paramecia are predators, not able to manufacture their own food, but consume other microorganisms. So, no, paramecia are not autotrophs.
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∙ 15y agoParamecium caudatum is a heterotroph, meaning it obtains energy from the food that it consumes.
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Which protist has an oral groove?
The paramecium.
What do amoeba and paramecium eat?
I don't know about paramecium but amoebas eat paramecium.
Is a paramecium a phytoplankton?
A Paramecium is a protoctist
Is paramecium autotrophic?
A paramecium is not autotrophic. A paramecium is heterotrophic. The paramecium are single-celled organisms that are found in marine environments and stagnant ponds.
Where is the pellicle of a paramecium located?
do paramecium have pellicles
What is the scientific name for Paramecium pentaurelia?
The scientific name for Paramecium pentaurelia is Paramecium caudatum.
Which protist has an oral groove?
The paramecium.
What do amoeba and paramecium eat?
I don't know about paramecium but amoebas eat paramecium.
Adaptations of paramecium?
features of paramecium
Is a paramecium a phytoplankton?
A Paramecium is a protoctist
Is paramecium autotrophic?
A paramecium is not autotrophic. A paramecium is heterotrophic. The paramecium are single-celled organisms that are found in marine environments and stagnant ponds.
Is a paramecium a vertebrate or invertebrate?
No, paramecium has pellicle
Where is the pellicle of a paramecium located?
do paramecium have pellicles
Is a paramecium a eukaryotic cell?
Paramecium (Paramecium tetraurelia) is a very large eukaryotic cell
What organism is paramecium?
Paramecium is a unicellular, ciliate, protozoa.
What does the inside of a paramecium contain?
Paramecium contains vacuoles
How many cells does paramecium?
Paramecium is single celled.
