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Paramecium move faster because they are covered with cilia while amoeba must change shape to move, which is called amoeboid movement.

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What is the difference between Amoeba and Paramecium?

paramecium- move with cilia amoeba- move by creeping along with their pseudopod's also, paramecium are larger.


Paramecium how does the structure different from that which the amoeba uses for locomotion?

Paramecium uses cilia for locomotion, which are hair-like projections that beat back and forth to move the organism. Amoeba, on the other hand, uses pseudopods, which are temporary protrusions of its cell membrane that help it move by extending and contracting.


How are paramecium amoeba and Elena different?

Paramecium and amoeba are both unicellular organisms but belong to different groups; paramecium is a ciliate, characterized by its hair-like structures called cilia used for movement and feeding, while amoeba is a protozoan that moves and engulfs food using temporary projections called pseudopodia. Elena, on the other hand, is not a widely recognized organism in this context; if referring to a specific type of organism or a concept, please provide more details for clarity. Overall, the primary differences lie in their movement, feeding mechanisms, and taxonomic classifications.


The organism paramecium moves with what?

The organism paramecium moves using hair-like structures called cilia that cover its entire body. The coordinated beating of these cilia allows the paramecium to propel itself through water by creating a flow of water around its body.


What is an amoeba-?

An amoeba is a unicellular, genderless organism that belongs to the Protista kingdom & can reproduce through asexual reproduction. Amoeba are the unicellular, microscopic organism which moves by the help of pseudopodia (false foot)

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What is the difference between Amoeba and Paramecium?

paramecium- move with cilia amoeba- move by creeping along with their pseudopod's also, paramecium are larger.


Paramecium how does the structure different from that which the amoeba uses for locomotion?

Paramecium uses cilia for locomotion, which are hair-like projections that beat back and forth to move the organism. Amoeba, on the other hand, uses pseudopods, which are temporary protrusions of its cell membrane that help it move by extending and contracting.


Name three unicellular organisms?

Amoeba: A type of protist that moves by extending its pseudopods. Paramecium: A ciliated protist that feeds on bacteria and other small organisms. Euglena: A protist that can photosynthesize like a plant and move with a flagellum.


How are paramecium amoeba and Elena different?

Paramecium and amoeba are both unicellular organisms but belong to different groups; paramecium is a ciliate, characterized by its hair-like structures called cilia used for movement and feeding, while amoeba is a protozoan that moves and engulfs food using temporary projections called pseudopodia. Elena, on the other hand, is not a widely recognized organism in this context; if referring to a specific type of organism or a concept, please provide more details for clarity. Overall, the primary differences lie in their movement, feeding mechanisms, and taxonomic classifications.


The organism paramecium moves with what?

The organism paramecium moves using hair-like structures called cilia that cover its entire body. The coordinated beating of these cilia allows the paramecium to propel itself through water by creating a flow of water around its body.


What is an amoeba-?

An amoeba is a unicellular, genderless organism that belongs to the Protista kingdom & can reproduce through asexual reproduction. Amoeba are the unicellular, microscopic organism which moves by the help of pseudopodia (false foot)


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


The organism paramecium moves with and has a rigid outer covering known as?

The organism Paramecium moves with the help of hair-like structures called cilia and has a rigid outer covering known as a pellicle. The pellicle provides support and protection to the cell membrane of the Paramecium.


In what ways are euglena different then paramecium and amoeba?

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).


If you discover a unicellular organism that moves by what appear to be pseudopodia you conclude that this organism is?

Likely an amoeba, which is a type of unicellular organism that moves using pseudopodia, or temporary extensions of its cell membrane. Amoebas are known for their ability to change shape and move by extending and retracting their pseudopodia.


What cell wraps and moves?

An amoeba is a single-celled organism that moves and eats by extending psuedopods (foot-like) appendages.


What is the difference between a paramecium and a stentor?

paramecium prefer anal stentor prefer oral