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Euglena Viridis: Habitat, Structure and Locomotion | Protozoa

In this article we will discuss about Euglena Viridis:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Euglena Viridis 2. Culture of Euglena Viridis 3. Structure 4. Locomotion 5. Nutrition 6. Respiration 7. Excretion 8. Behaviour 9. Reproduction 10. Position 11. Some Other Euglenoid Flagellates. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Euglena Viridis Culture of Euglena Viridis Structure of Euglena Viridis Locomotion of Euglena [...]

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Top 10 Theories to Explain the Locomotion in Amoeba

The following points highlight the top ten theories to explain the locomotion in amoeba. 1. Adhesion Theory: According to this theory, locomotion in Amoeba is performed by adhesion similar to drop of water which spreads irregularly on uneven glass plate. The protoplasm flows, like the fluid of the drop, in the path of greater adhesion. Due to adhesive properties pseudopodia [...]

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Elphidium: Structure, Locomotion and Reproduction

In this article we will discuss about Elphidium:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Elphidium 2. Structure of Elphidium 3. Locomotion 4. Nutrition 5. Reproduction and Life Cycle. Habit and Habitat of Elphidium: Elphidium is a marine form, found abundantly on the bottom of the ocean. It is found creeping about on sea-weeds to a depth of 300 fathoms (one fathom [...]

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