Asked by Massie Nguyen on May 20, 2024

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Actinopods are mostly marine plankton rhizarians with long, filamentous cytoplasmic projections called __________.

A) cytoplasmic projections
B) flagella
C) axopods
D) cilia
E) forams

Actinopods

A group of protozoa characterized by long, slender pseudopodia used for catching food and locomotion.

Cytoplasmic Projections

Extensions of the cell's cytoplasm, such as cilia and flagella, that can move the cell or move fluids past the cell.

Axopods

Long, slender, and sometimes retractable projections of some eukaryotic cells involved in locomotion or feeding.

  • Gain insight into the attributes and system of classification of different protists.
  • Outline the elementary principles behind motility mechanisms of protists.
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Jennifer MedinaMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Actinopods are characterized by their long, filamentous cytoplasmic projections known as axopods. These structures are used for feeding and locomotion in their aquatic environments.