Locomotion in Microorganisms

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Locomotion in Microorganisms: Overview

This topic sheds light on the locomotion of microorganisms. It describes the structure and the movement in amoeba and paramoecium with the help of diagrams. We will also learn about the locomotion in euglena.

Important Questions on Locomotion in Microorganisms

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Ciliary movement occurs in most of our internal tubular organs.

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Observe the picture and choose the name of the movement of a hydra.

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Multicellular organism hydra moves by somersaulting motion. 

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Euglena shows flagellar movement.

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Which of the following is the type of movement in Amoeba

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Choose the body part which shows the ciliary movement.

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Type of movement in Paramecium is called amoeboid movement.

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What is flagellar movement.

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List the human body parts where ciliary movements occur.

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Explain the flagellar movement in euglena.

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Explain the amoeboid movement. 

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Amoeba moves with the help of false feet called pseudopodia.

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The false feet of Amoeba is called _____.

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Amoeba capture food with the help of _____.

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With the help of these, Amoeba engulfs the food.