Which organism use pseudopodia as locomotry organ?

Which organism use pseudopodia as locomotry organ?

Explanation

Amoebae: 

  • Use temporary pseudopodia foot-like extensions of the cell membrane, for movement and capturing food.
  • 'Psuedopodia' means 'false feet'.
  • Amoeba is an irregularly shaped unicellular organism.
  • It is usually present in water bodies


Plasmodium:

  • This is a genus of parasitic protozoa known for causing malaria.
  • They do not use pseudopodia for movement.
  • Instead, they have a complex life cycle involving different forms such as sporozoites and merozoites, which move through gliding motility.


Polytrichum:

  • This is a genus of mosses.
  • Mosses do not use pseudopodia; they are non-vascular plants
  • And use structures like rhizoids for anchorage, and they disperse spores for reproduction.