Study of Amoeba | General characters and classification
Study of Amoeba with General character and Classification Defination of Amoeba An amoeba is a highly mobile, single-celled eukaryotic organism. It typically belongs to the protozoa of the kingdom, and moves in an "amoeboid" fashion. As such, microbiologists often use the word "amoeboid," to refer interchangeably to a specific type of movement and amoebae. Ironically, amöbae are not a distinct taxonomic group but rather distinguished by their "amoeboid" movement rather than distinct morphological characteristics. Moreover, even members of the same species can appear dissimilar. Amebae species can be found in all major eukaryotic lineages, including fungi , algae , and even animals. Habit and habitat- Amoeba proteus occurs abundantly in the depths of ponds, ditches. It is always found alongside aquatic vegetation. Structure: The body of amoeba proteus resembles a blob of an irregular jelly and measures about 600 micra in av...