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.