AMOEBAE
,• Amoebae are structurally simple protozoans which have no
fixed shape.
• Classification:
• PHYLUM: SACROMASTIGOPHORA
• SUBPHYLLUM: SACRODINA
• SUPER CLASS: HIZOPODA
• ORDER: AMOEBIDA
,• The cytoplasm of amoeba is bounded by a membrane and
can be differentiated into an outer ectoplasm and inner
endoplasm.
• Pseudopodia are formed by the amoeba by thrusting out
ectoplasm, followed by endoplasm. These are employed
for locomotion and engulfment of food by phagocytosis
, • Reproduction occurs by fission and budding. Cyst is
formed in unfavorable conditions and is usually the
infective form for vertebrate host (e.g. Entamoeba
histolytica).
,• Amoebae are structurally simple protozoans which have no
fixed shape.
• Classification:
• PHYLUM: SACROMASTIGOPHORA
• SUBPHYLLUM: SACRODINA
• SUPER CLASS: HIZOPODA
• ORDER: AMOEBIDA
,• The cytoplasm of amoeba is bounded by a membrane and
can be differentiated into an outer ectoplasm and inner
endoplasm.
• Pseudopodia are formed by the amoeba by thrusting out
ectoplasm, followed by endoplasm. These are employed
for locomotion and engulfment of food by phagocytosis
, • Reproduction occurs by fission and budding. Cyst is
formed in unfavorable conditions and is usually the
infective form for vertebrate host (e.g. Entamoeba
histolytica).
