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Search Results for: sarcodina

Sarcodina

Definition noun A taxonomic group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora. It includes the amoebas, heliozoan, rediozoa and... Read More

Amoeba

Amoeba Definition The term amoeba, also spelled ameba, describes any cell exhibiting amoeboid movement. Amoeboid movement... Read More

Pseudopodia

A pseudopodium (plural: pseudopodia) refers to the temporary projection of the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell. Pseudopodia... Read More

Mastigophora

Definition noun A taxonomic group within Phylum Sarcomastigophora, and includes all protozoa that use flagella for... Read More

Protozoa

Definition noun, singular: protozoon Eukaryotic organisms belonging to a group characterized for being single-celled, most... Read More

Sarcomastigophora

Definition noun A phylum including all protozoans that move by flagella or pseudopodia (or both). Supplement This taxonomic... Read More