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Paramecia move cilia on their outsides rhythmically. Because of the disruption in the cell surface caused by the oral groove, paramecia swim in a spiral.

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What is the singular possessive of paramecium?

The singular possessive of "paramecium" is "paramecium's." This form indicates that something belongs to one paramecium. For example, you might say, "The paramecium's movement was observed under the microscope."


Which structures surround a paramecium?

short, hairlike strands called cilia sourround a paramecium. They use them for feeding and movement.:)


What part does a euglena have that amoeba or paramecium don't?

A euglena has a flagellum for movement, which amoeba and paramecium do not have.


What phylum is Paramecium?

Paramecium belongs to the phylum Ciliophora, which is characterized by the presence of cilia used for movement and feeding.


Paramecium is a representative of?

Paramecium is a representative of ciliates, which are a group of unicellular protists characterized by the presence of cilia for movement and feeding.


Does a paramecium use structure for movement?

Yes, a paramecium uses cilia (hair-like structures) on its outer surface to move and propel itself in water. These cilia beat in a coordinated fashion to create movement and direct the paramecium in its environment.


Which organ in paramecium helps in locomotion?

whiplash movement of their cilia


When a chemical is added to a microscope slide with a live paramecium the paramecium moves away from the chemical. This movement is an example of?

its an example of a response to a stimulus.


Does heat affect paramecium?

Yes. Paramecium are known to increase their speed of movement and arousal levels and agitation is increased. Paramecium also will move within warmer temperatures comfortably and even more towards warmer temps.


Is paramecium unicellular organism?

Yessir.


How does an paramecium move?

Cilia which surround the cell wall facilitates movement/locomotion .


When a chemical is added to a microscope slide with a live paramecium the paramecium moves away from the chemical This movement is an example of?

Negative chemotaxis, which refers to the movement of an organism away from a chemical stimulus. In this case, the paramecium is exhibiting a negative response by moving away from the chemical added to the microscope slide.