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It literally translates to "fake foot" and is used for feeding and locomotion in microscopic organisms.
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How do forams move?
pseudopodia
How does a sarcodine engulf food?
It surrounds the food with pseudopodia.
What structures are involved in a cell movement?
Cilia and Pseudopodia
What structures do amoebas use for movement?
They are called pseudopodia.
Which cell part inside of an amoeba is most likely used to make the extension?
Actually, the amoebae uses it outer cell membrane. It arranges it's microtubles into an extension into the membrane that pushes it out into the arm called the pseudopodia ( the term you need ). Then it just pulls itself along after the extended pseudopodia. Another answer could be a pseudopod.
Pseudopodia is a structure used for?
The best example is amoeba. They move by using these "false feet" extending their cell into what looks like foot and then retracting it. That results in them pulling themselves forward or to the side.
Pseudopodia are present in?
Pseudopodia are present in Amoeba.
What protist uses pseudopodia?
Amoeba are famous for their pseudopodia.
Does cyanobacteria have pseudopodia?
No pseudopodia are present mainly in amoeba.
How do you pronounce pseudopodia?
Pseudopodia is pronounced soo-duh-poh-dee-uh. It is the temporary projection from the cell of a amoeboid protozan. It is used for feed and locomotion.
When does an Ameoba form a pseudopodia?
It forms pseudopodia to obtain its food.
What possess pseudopodia?
Pseudopodia is the plural of the singular noun pseudopodium.
What structures are responsible for irritability in amoeba?
Pseudopodia
What are Pseudopodia that are broad and are used for locomotion and engulfing food called?
Pseudopodia that are broad and used for locomotion and engulfing food are called lobopodia. These are typically large and rounded extensions of cytoplasm that enable amoeboid cells to move and capture prey.
How do protozoans move'?
Protozoans move with the help Pseudopodia, cilia and flagella. Pseudopodia - Amoeba Cilia - Paramaecium Flagella - Euglena
What is the name of the organism that as both pseudopodia and flagella?
volvox uses both flagella and pseudopodia
How do sarcodina move?
Pseudopodia
