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The most obvious difference between an amoeba and a paramecium or euglena is that the amoeba has no overall shape, and the entire cell changes its shape as the amoeba moves. The paramecium and the euglena both have definite shapes which they do not alter. The amoeba can engulf food particles at any point on its own cell membrane, but the paramedium has an oral groove which is where it ingests food particles. And the euglena also has a chloroplast, unlike the other two (or any other protozoan).
Brice Lemke
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How does movement of paramecium compare to that of amoeba?
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What are the three ways that animal-like protists move?
three ways protozoans move are cilia, pushing out part of their bodys called pseudopod, and flagella.
In what ways can amoeba can infect you?
in bad ways
In what ways is a euglena like all other cell?
yup
What two ways do paramecium respond to their environment?
come from
What are 4 ways an organism can reproduce asexually?
Four Ways that organisms reproduce asexually are as follows:-Binary Fission:- e.g. Paramecium, Euglena, AmoebaMultiple fission:- e.g. Amoeba during spore conditions, Euglena.Budding:- Sponges, Coelentrates (Hydra, Obelia)etc.Fragmentation:- Planarians (A type of aquatic worma like Annelids and Flat worms).
Describe the two ways in which the euglena get their nutrients?
One way is some euglena depend on sunlight, carbon dioxide, and minerals from the water. The second way is that some euglena feed on absorbing substances.
How is paramecia more complex than amoebas?
Complexity of paramecium over amoeba. Amoeba has no definite shape, moves by pseudopodia and must capture its food with cytoplasmic projections. They reproduce by binary fission alone. Whereas Paramecia contain a pellicle that gives it a more defined shape. It possesses cilia for movement, nuclei and awell defined mouth pore for food to enter. It also contains 2 stationary contractile vacuoles that helps maintain homeostasis. It is capable of reproduction in two different ways: conjugation and binary fission.
Is Euglena rigid or flexible?
Rigid boxes is unique thing we can adjust it in many ways.
How do unicellular move?
Unicellular organisms move in a variety of ways. Paramecia have cilia, which are tiny hairs that act like oars and propel the organism along. Bacteria move by rotating a flagellum that looks a bit like oars and propel the organism These organisms "swim" along. An amoeba moves by changing shape and forcing its cytoplasm into extensions called pseudopods. - s delacruz
How does the elastic nature of plasma membrane help amoeba?
The elastic nature of plasma membranes helps amoebas in a few different ways, such as with movement. It also helps them engulf food.
What are two ways that Euglena can move?
By moving their flagellum (twirling it) or by their eyespot. The eyespot goes wherever there is sunlight.
