Asked by Kluaymaii Kattaleeya on May 03, 2024
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Paramecium is a representative of the ____.
A) apicomplexans
B) amoebas
C) flagellates
D) euglenoids
E) ciliates
Paramecium
A single-celled freshwater organism belonging to the kingdom Protista, characterized by its oval shape and the presence of cilia for movement and feeding.
Ciliates
A group of protozoans characterized by the presence of hair-like structures called cilia, which they use for movement and feeding.
- Differentiate among various protist groups by examining their structural features.
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ryene smithMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Paramecium is a ciliate, which is a group of protozoans characterized by the presence of cilia. The other options are different groups of protozoans with distinct morphological and/or behavioral characteristics.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various protist groups by examining their structural features.